Vincent Darritchon, producer of Espelette peppers for over 25 years, fell in love with this precious botanical fruit in early childhood. Since 1996, he has cultivated and harvested Espelette peppers himself along with his small, close-knit team.
See Giffard's Chile LiqueurCasa Cortes introduced a new Ancestral mezcal into its already popular line of El Jolgorio mezcals. Adding to this unique announcement, this limited edition small batch mezcal proudly features Casa Cortes' first female Master Mezcalera, Justina Ruiz Perez, from Sola de Vega. This first edition of the new El Jolgorio Ancestral mezcal will be distilled from 100% Agave Coyote. This unique expression will be added to Casa Cortes annual Edicion Especial releases, which feature rare and highly sought after agave.
See Newest MezcalIngrained into the culture of Oaxaca, mezcal is more than an intoxicating spirit. It is the sacred link that binds modern-day mezcaleros to their ancestors. Sons of Mezcal transports you into this living history, as it follows four families passing their traditions on to the next generation.
Beginning in 2018, Denver-based director, Stephan Werk, worked in association with Back Bar Project and Casa Cortés, to produce a documentary film featuring the families of mezcaleros that work within the Casa Cortés portfolio of mezcal brands: El Jolgorio, Nuestra Soledad, and Agave de Cortés.
Watch the Film TrailerThe first recipes for the Sidecar appeared in 1922, in Harry MacElhone's Harry's ABC of Mixing Cocktails and Robert Vermeire's Cocktails and How to Mix Them. It is one of six basic drinks listed in David A. Embury’s The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks (1948).
Make a SidecarJacob Jacquez learned the art of sotol production from his father, Celso Jacquez. After growing up on his family's ranch in Janos, Jacob attended high school just outside of Nuevo Casas Grandes, followed by college and graduate school at the University of New Mexico. After college, Jacob returned to his family ranch in Janos to settle into the family business and continue his family's tradition of sotol distillation.
Sotol por SiempreCasa Cortés is proud to announce that in March, it appointed Monica Bautista Cortés as its new Global Brand Ambassador, representing Agave de Cortés, Nuestra Soledad, and El Jolgorio.
Meet MonicaMargaritas are one of the most ordered cocktails in the U.S and one of the most well-known recipes among bartenders of all levels. Take a new approach to your margarita by replacing Tequila with Sotol. Try pairing it with classic Mexican flavors like tamarind and blood orange.
Make a Margarita