Ancho Chile Reyes Liqueur is part of our Herbal & Spice Liqueurs collection. It comes from Ancho Reyes Liqueur and is crafted in Mexico.
Ancho Chile Reyes Liqueur captures the essence of sun-dried poblano chiles, offering a unique blend of spicy, smoky, and sweet flavors that add depth and complexity to cocktails. Interestingly, this liqueur is made using a 100-year-old recipe from Puebla, Mexico, where ancho chiles were traditionally used as currency among farmers and merchants.
Ancho Chile Reyes Liqueur stands out from other spirits with its distinctive smoky-sweet flavor profile derived from ancho chiles, the dried poblano peppers that are a cornerstone of Mexican cuisine. Unlike rum, which is made from sugarcane byproducts, this unique liqueur is crafted by macerating ancho chiles in neutral cane spirit, resulting in a complex, spicy-sweet elixir that adds depth and character to cocktails.
Ancho Chile Reyes Liqueur shines in spicy margaritas and smoky variations on classic cocktails, but it's also delightful sipped neat or over ice to fully appreciate its complex flavors. This versatile spirit is perfect for warming up chilly autumn evenings, and it pairs beautifully with rich, hearty dishes like mole poblano or grilled meats, adding a subtle heat and depth to your dining experience.
Nose: Dried chili peppers dominate, with smoky and earthy notes. Subtle hints of cinnamon and cocoa add depth. A touch of raisins and caramel provides sweetness.
Palate: Spicy heat from ancho chiles builds gradually. Roasted poblano peppers and sun-dried tomatoes come through. Mild sweetness reminiscent of agave nectar balances the spice. Hints of vanilla and toasted nuts emerge.
Finish: Medium-long with lingering warmth. The spiciness mellows, leaving a pleasant tingle. Notes of dark chocolate and dried fruit linger. A subtle smokiness remains on the palate.
Ancho Chile Reyes Liqueur is crafted by soaking sun-dried poblano chiles (known as ancho chiles when dried) in a neutral cane spirit for six months, allowing the peppers to impart their rich, smoky flavor. What's fascinating about the process is that each batch requires hand-sorting over 100,000 chiles to ensure only the highest quality peppers are used, resulting in a consistently complex and balanced liqueur.
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View RecipesGreat flavor, decent heat. A great addition to a mezcal cocktail
After seeing and hearing about Ancho Chile Reyes from a plethora of source, we finally decided to get a bottle for ourselves. What we received was far more complex than we anticipated; it’s more than just a sweet, spicy addition to a cocktail. The rich flavor or nutty baking spices and near chocolates texture makes the sweet heat even more enjoyable. I highly recommend using it in all kinds of drinks, but is just as enjoyable with ice and a bit of citrus (a squeeze of lime makes it heavenly). We couldn’t be more pleased with this purchase!
I love it!! ❤️
It has a nice smoky flavor and warms my belly in a soothing way. It's also very versatile. The flavor goes well with classic and fruity margaritas, Mezcal, ****** Mary's, hot chocolate or even on its own. This is one of my favorites.
I was expecting this liqueur to be spicy but it actually leads in with a pleasant smokey sweetness and rounds out to spicy at the back-pallet. Can be sipped with ice or used to provide complexity to a spicy mezcal margarita.
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