Hello and welcome …
Thanks for joining me here again this month! In April I highlighted a few of our local winemakers, so I thought a follow-up featuring our craft distilleries was in order for this month. Can you tell that I'm excited that it's finally patio season here in Albuquerque?
Many of our local distilleries approach their craft in the same way as our winemakers, as an art form that requires vision, dedication & imagination. You'll find that many offerings are inspired by New Mexico ingredients & flavor profiles that you won't find anywhere else in the country. This is yet another reason that our hometown small businesses & makers are the heart & soul of our community.
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Hollow Spirits Distillery |
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Hollow Spirits Distillery, located in downtown Albuquerque, uses local ingredients to create their bourbon, whiskey, agave (tequila), vodka, rum & gin. They believe in experimentation & innovation. You can experience their imaginative, delicious craft cocktails & recently opened Hollow Point Cuisine along with a new upstairs patio, just in time for prime outdoor season. Make sure to keep reading for a very special May offer from Hollow Spirits! |
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Opened in 2019 by a pair lifelong friends & Burquenos, Albuquerque Distilling approaches their craft through the art of "old fashioned” distilling. They offer whiskey, rum, vodka, moonshine & their new El Decimo 100% blue agave. You can visit them to enjoy inspired hand crafted cocktails, a limited food menu & live music Wednesdays-Saturdays. |
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Safe House Distilling Co. |
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Established in 2019, Safe House Distilling Co. was inspired by the historic building that houses their operation. This award-winning company creates Teller Vodka, Lock Pick Gin & Vault Bourbon named for the former financial district tenants who occupied the premises in the past. They are known for their canned cocktails that are ideal for travel & adventure. They have perfected the balance of art & science required to create the portable cocktail. |
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505 Spirits celebrates the unique flavors of New Mexico through their liqueurs, vermouth, brandy & pre-mixed cocktails. Their goal is to create fun, memorable products that pair beautifully & effortlessly with other New Mexico distilleries' offerings. They partner with local small businesses to ensure quality & freshness in their ingredients, while also keeping the NM focus front & center. What they can't grow or produce themselves, they rely on & support NM farms & artisan makers, such as Eldora Chocolate. |
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Left Turn Distilling hails as Albuquerque's first distillery. They are known for their use of locally sourced, fresh ingredients & traditional approach to distilling. They use equipment handcrafted by their founder to create a spirit for everyone, from whiskey to vodka. Quality is of the utmost importance & their products celebrate Albuquerque through their identity & flavors. You can visit the distillery for tours & tastings. |
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Los Poblanos Botanical Spirits |
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One of Albuquerque's most beloved places, Los Poblanos, is no stranger to the art of distillation. They work with a team of farmers, gardeners, herbalists, distillers & mixologists to create two variations of gin that complement their many other culinary offerings. They use alembic copper stills that utilize a steam distillation process. You can find their Town & Ranch shop alongside the tasting room & distillery housed in the 1940s Heaston's Town & Ranch Tractor Supplies building. |
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New Mexico Distillers Guild |
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Since 2014, the nonprofit group The New Mexico Distillers Guild has been focused on raising awareness of & promoting the craft of artisanal distillation. They are passionate about distilleries that approach the process of craft distillation as an art form, rather than that of mass-produced liquor production. Their leadership is elected & is comprised of local representation from some of the very best in the industry. You can find more information on events & opportunities to get involved on their website. |
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Mention this offer at the Hollow Spirits Pour Room (1324 1st St NW) for 25% off two drinks. Offer valid until June 30, 2024. This is a great opportunity to get out & enjoy the lovely weather, try a new cocktail & support a local business too. Sounds like the perfect date night! |
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Paloma Cocktail Recipe 2 oz. fresh grapefruit juice ½ oz. fresh lime juice ¼ oz. simple syrup 2 oz. tequila 2 oz. club soda 1 grapefruit wedge + Combine 2 oz. fresh grapefruit juice, ½ oz. fresh lime juice & ¼ oz. simple syrup; stir until combined. Add 2 oz. tequila & fill glass with ice; stir until chilled, 30 seconds. Top with 2 oz. club soda, stir gently to combine & garnish with grapefruit. + May also be enjoyed with a salt rim or, if you prefer a smokier version, swap out mezcal for tequila. This is a basic recipe that can be modified with many flavors of simple syrup if you're feeling creative. Perhaps a mint infused simple syrup? So many delicious possibilities! Enjoy! |
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The Albuquerque real estate market continues to rebound in inventory levels as we progress in the busy spring market season. As you can see from April's update, we are finally in the positive in all categories above. If you are considering buying soon, you will definitely have more options than in months past & there are some amazing properties hitting the market now. If you are thinking it's time to sell, reach out to me for more information. I'd love to help you navigate this evolving market, get your home ready to list & get it sold quickly. |
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