Crafted Just For Cinco De Mayo

May 4, 2022

The Margarita inspires the perfect Cinco De Mayo cocktail. The idea behind this drink was to create a margarita that was stirred and not shaken. The clarified apple syrup compliments the mesquite smoked Bacanora and is balanced out by the citric, malic, and tartaric acid tincture, originally created by This is the perfect way to enjoy a new take on the margarita for your holiday celebrations!


IZO's El Caballo Blanco

  • 2oz Izo Bacanora
  • .5oz Clarified Apple Syrup*    
  • 2 Dashes Citric, Malic, & Tartaric Acid tincture

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass, stir and pour over a large rock. Garnish with an expressed orange peel and sal de gusano. 

*Juice apples and then drip filter through a coffee filter. Cut the clarified juice equal parts by weight with sugar.

IZO Bacanora excelled as their best in category for that very quality and taste. Produced in Sonora, Mexico, IZO Bacanora is double distilled in copper and stainless steel. Aromas of desert minerals delicately combine with smoky tones of anise, apple, and pepper to produce a full-bodied, yet delicately smooth finish. The distillery’s official tasting notes describe the IZO Bacanora as robust and aggressive, exhibiting bold smoke with vibrant pops of lime and fresh black pepper and a lingering smoke. It was these potent and delicious sensual smells and tastes that won the judges over. The distillery’s official tasting notes describe the IZO Bacanora as robust and aggressive, exhibiting bold smoke with vibrant pops of lime and fresh black pepper and a lingering smoke. It was these potent and delicious sensual smells and tastes that won the judges over.

“We are delighted that the judges at San Francisco World Spirits Competition awarded the IZO Bacanora such a prestigious award. We focus on bringing flavorsome, good quality agave spirits to the world, and are thrilled at the recognition,” says Co-Founder, Gaston Martinez.

About IZO Spirits:

Co-Founded by Gaston Martinez - a native of Durango, Mexico - IZO Spirits is a collection of premium, handcrafted agave spirits produced sustainably right in the heart of his rural hometown according to centuries of tradition. Made sustainably from slow-roasted, wild agave hearts harvested on local ranches, every sip of award-winning IZO Mezcal speaks to generations of Mezcaleros bringing people together around shared values of community, celebration, and savoring the reward of a job well done. Every aspect of IZO Spirits pays respect to its point of origin, from the locally-sourced Onyx featured atop the bottle to the elegant, minimalist design that allows the flavorful spirit within to shine. The pure, sophisticated taste of IZO Mezcal tells the story of centuries’ old Mexican tradition and of one man’s vision to share it with the world. Learn more about the IZO Spirits collection of handcrafted agave spirits at IZOSpirits.com.


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