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Comiteco

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An ancestral spirit distilled from the aguamiel of the comiteco maguey, an element of cultural identity in Comitán de Domínguez.

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Comiteco: An ancestral spirit distilled from the aguamiel of the comiteco maguey, an element of cultural identity in Comitán de Domínguez.
⏱ 15 min🍽 8 servings📊 Intermediate🏷 Commonly associated🌱 Gluten-free🌱 Dairy-free
Preparation
15 min
Cooking
0 min
Waiting and resting
0 min

History

Unlike other agave spirits, comiteco is made from the sap extracted from the heart of the living maguey, fermented and then distilled. In the 18th century it was considered the finest spirit in New Spain, and today it is undergoing a revival in Comitán, Chiapas.

Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Chill the glasses or shot glasses.

  2. 2

    Serve the comiteco neat, straight up, to appreciate its agave aroma.

  3. 3

    Accompany with citrus slices and a little worm salt.

  4. 4

    For a cocktail, mix with ice and grapefruit soda.

  5. 5

    Toast as is traditionally done at Comitán celebrations.

Cooking tips

  • This recipe uses a prepared commercial comiteco spirit; it does not include home fermentation or distillation.

Technique and preparation

What to check during preparation

This entry explains serving a purchased drink rather than distilling it. Use an identified commercial product and follow its manufacturer's directions. When serving it neat, avoid filling the glass with ice that rapidly dilutes the drink. For the soda variation, mix gently and add citrus last. Use food-safe utensils and vessels. Alcohol content depends on the product and the portion served.

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