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Heads-Up: Cristalino Tequila Is The Hottest Spirit In 2020

February 28, 2020
Cristalino Tequila is the newest variety of tequila to come out of Mexico and it is tremendous. An aged tequila that is crystal clear through a charcoal filtration process. Tequila Cazadores Cristalino is extraordinary. Click here to read more! {ad} #tequila #cristalinotequila #agedtequila #cazadores
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No truer love has existed than the one between millennials and their agave spirits. Between artisanal tequila, mezcal, and alternative agave spirits like Sotol and Bacanora, we’re hooked. Lucky for us, this movement is far from over. If you haven’t heard of Cristalino Tequila, than pull up a (bar) stool and have a listen.

What Is Cristalino Tequila?

Like the name suggests, it’s a crystal clear tequila but—surprise—one that has also been aged. As a Tequila Cazadores Ambassador I got the first peek at their fifth and newest expression and I am blown away.

At first glance you think it will have that agave-forward flavor of a Tequila Blanco but the aroma alone gives away it’s complexity. Tequila Cazadores Añejo Cristalino is created through the harmonious process of fermentation and distillation, a modern technique unique to Tequila Cazadores. Here’s how they do it:

  • Similar to Cazadores Tequila Añejo the Tequila Cristalino is aged for 2 years in American white oak barrels.
  • Activated charcoal is then added to extract all the color and tannins from barrel aging.
  • The tequila is then sent through a filtration system to capture the charcoal.
  • Resulting in super smooth, clear Añejo Cristalino Tequila.
No truer love has existed than the one between millennials and their agave spirits. Cristalino Tequila is the newest expression, and we're hooked!  {ad} #cristalinotequila #tequila #cazadores #agedtequila

Flavor Profile of Cazadores Cristalino

Tequila Cazadores Añejo Cristalino comes from 100% blue agave harvested exclusively in Jalisco, one of the five states in Mexico allowed to produce tequila and home to Tequila Cazadores.

You know what surprised me the most about this tequila? It is so smooth and sweet. Not in a cloying way but like a caramel apple-soaked-in-lime juice kind of way. Critics say that the charcoal filtration process extracts too much of the barrel-aged flavor, but I disagree. I think this new method creates a unique tequila that is light and smooth with natural sweet agave notes masked by a traditional aged tequila. It is very well balanced. Other flavors represented too, such as:

  • oak
  • walnuts
  • vanilla bean
  • agave
With flavors of wood, apple, and nuts Cazadores Cristalino Tequila is extraordinary. Find out more about this newest variety of tequila here! {ad} #tequila #cristalinotequila #agedtequila #cazadores

How To Enjoy the Best Cristalino Tequila

Like an aged whiskey or scotch, aged tequila is best served neat. I like to use a glass with a lot of room for the tequila to move around like a large wine glass or snifter. Making cocktails from this tequila is not recommended, you won’t taste all the nuances of the spirit when mixed with other flavors. A Blanco or Reposado tequila are best for margaritas and other mixed drinks.

Best served neat Cazadores Cristalino Tequila is subtle, smooth, and perfect for sipping. Click now to find out more about the newest tequila variety. {ad} #tequila #agedtequila #cazadores #cristalinotequila

What To Pair With Cristalino Tequila

Excellent on its own and also great with food, the liquor is subtle enough that it doesn’t overpower the other flavors at the table. It highlights grilled meats, chile sauces, and other rich dishes. A few of my favorite food pairings for Tequila Cristalino are:

  • Slow Cooker Carne Adobada
  • Pozole Rojo
  • Cuban Ropa Vieja
  • Deep Dish Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
Añejo Cristalino Tequila from Cazadores is the newest, hottest thing in tequila right now. Find out more by clicking now! {ad} #tequila #cristalinotequila #agedtequila #cazadores

Other Favorites From The Cazadores Family

I’ve been sipping on Cazadores fine tequilas as their Ambassador for a year now. Like the Añejo Cristalino Tequila, the Añejo and Extra Añejo Tequilas are best served neat so you can really enjoy all the subtleties while you sip. Their Tequila Reposado and Blanco however, are excellent mixed into cocktails. Here’s some highlights from the past year:

  • Pitcher-Perfect Sour Orange Margaritas
  • Strawberry Hibiscus Palomas
  • Spiced Fig Tequila Sour
A beautiful, clear aged tequila called Cristalino is the newest, hottest tequila to hit the market. Cazadores makes an excellent version. Click now to find out more! {ad} #cristalinotequila #cazadores #tequila #agedtequila

Taste and Tell

I hope you pick up a bottle of Cristalino and give it a try. Let me know what you think! Snap a photo and tag @holajalapeno and #holajalapeno on Instagram. I can’t wait to hear your tasting notes. ¡Salúd!

Cazadores Cristalino is the hottest thing in tequila right now. Click here to find out more! {ad} #tequila #cristalinotequila #cazadores #agedtequila

This post is written in partnership with Tequila Cazadores. Thank you for supporting the brands that make ¡Hola! Jalapeño possible.

In support of this small business, ¡Hola! Jalapeño earns revenue in a few different ways. Several sponsored posts are published each month, such as this one here. I also earn an affiliate commission on the sales of products I link to— there are a few of those links in this post. I only feature items I genuinely love and personally use on a regular basis. This commission is an arrangement between the retailer and ¡Hola! Jalapeño (readers never pay more for products). This income allow me to run the site. Thank you for reading!

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