Alma Tepec Chili Pepper Liqueur Pasilla Mixe

750ml & 80 Proof

What is Alma Tepec Chili Pepper Liqueur Pasilla Mixe?

Alma Tepec's Pasilla Mixe liqueur captures the essence of rare, smoke-dried chiles from Oaxaca's remote mountains, offering a complex flavor profile of earthiness, sweet spices, and chocolate with a warm, lingering heat. Interestingly, the chiles used in this liqueur are so coveted that some high-end restaurants have been known to smuggle them into countries where they're not legally imported, just to add their unique flavor to signature dishes.

Why do we love Alma Tepec Chili Pepper Liqueur Pasilla Mixe?

Cocktail enthusiasts should embrace Alma Tepec Chili Pepper Liqueur Pasilla Mixe for its unique blend of smoke-dried Pasilla Mixe chiles from Oaxaca's remote Sierra Mixe mountains, offering a complex flavor profile of earthiness, sweet spices, and chocolate with a warm, lingering heat that sets it apart from traditional rums and adds depth to cocktails.

How do you drink Alma Tepec Chili Pepper Liqueur Pasilla Mixe?

Alma Tepec Chili Pepper Liqueur Pasilla Mixe shines as a versatile spirit, perfect for sipping neat or on the rocks to fully appreciate its complex flavors, or as a spicy twist in smoky cocktails like Margaritas or Bloody Marias; its warming qualities make it ideal for cooler weather, while its savory notes pair beautifully with grilled meats, rich moles, or dark chocolate desserts.

$42.99

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Alma Tepec Chili Pepper Liqueur Pasilla Mixe

$42.99

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Alma Tepec Chili Pepper Liqueur Pasilla Mixe

$42.99

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Nose: Earthy and complex, with hints of smoky charcoal and dried fruit. Subtle notes of vanilla and caramel add sweetness, while a gentle spice aroma reminiscent of cinnamon and cocoa powder lingers in the background.

Palate: Smooth and rich, with an initial burst of sweet spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Dark chocolate and dried cherry flavors emerge, balanced by a savory umami quality. The chile heat builds gradually, warming the mouth without overwhelming. Tannins provide structure, reminiscent of unsweetened black tea.

Finish: Long and warming, with the chile heat persisting pleasantly. Flavors of dark chocolate and dried fruit linger, accompanied by a subtle smokiness. The finish tapers off with a hint of earthiness and a touch of caramel sweetness, leaving a satisfying, complex aftertaste.

Alma Tepec Chili Pepper Liqueur Pasilla Mixe is crafted by smoke-drying hand-harvested Pasilla Mixe chiles in traditional earth ovens, then macerating the hand-cut peppers in sugarcane distillate for up to a year before blending with natural cane sugar. This meticulous process, rooted in ancestral techniques, captures the essence of Oaxaca's rare chiles and results in a complex, smoky liqueur with rich flavors of spice, chocolate, and dried fruit.

Alma Tepec's Pasilla Mixe chiles are smoke-dried for several days in traditional earth ovens made of clay and bamboo, infusing them with rich, complex flavors before they're even added to the liqueur.

The Pasilla Mixe chiles used in Alma Tepec are grown at a staggering altitude of 5,000 feet above sea level in the remote Sierra Mixe mountains of Oaxaca, contributing to their unique flavor profile.

After harvesting and drying, each chile is meticulously inspected, cleaned, and cut by hand before undergoing a slow maceration process that can last up to an entire year, ensuring maximum flavor extraction.

Main Ingredient: Pasilla Mixe Chiles
Country of Origin: Mexico