We first became acquainted with Tequila Código 1530 when they were doing tastings of their line of products over the summer at select Greenwich Polo Club matches in Greenwich, Connecticut. We figured that if Tequila Código 1530 could taste that wonderful when doing a tasting from a tiny plastic cup, we could only imagine how sensational it would be in proper spirits tasting glasses. 

At home, we tasted the Tequila Código 1530 Rosa in spirits tasting glasses and its multi-level nuances and its ultra-smoothness came across our palates with an astounding "wow." What makes the product exceptional is that they start with 100% Blue Agave grown in Amatitán, Jalisco, México to create their Tequila Código 1530 Blanco, then rest it for one month in uncharred award-winning Napa Valley Cabernet French White Barrels. The result imparts a slight rose tint to the Tequila Código 1530 Rosa without overplaying the delicate flavors of the agave. 

While the Tequila Código 1530 Rosa was delicious on its own, when used in cocktails, it was a knockout. While we became acquaintances over tastings at the Greenwich Polo Club, we became lasting friends when we had the opportunity to spend time together and get to know Tequila Código 1530 Rosa at our home. 

Product and Bottle Information: Tequila Código 1530 Rosa is made from 100% Blue Agave in Amatitán, Jalisco, México, and bottled at the source. 40% alcohol. This exceptionally smooth tequila is presented in a stunning bottle with the Jerusalem cross on the body of the bottle and is also on bottom. $65/750-ml bottle. 

Tasting Notes: The color is a delicate pink with agave and a hint of floral notes on the nose, with a lovely lasting finish. 

Luxury Experience was "In The Kitchen and Behind The Bar®" creating incredibly special handcrafted cocktails and a culinary recipe to tempt your palate and inspire your own creations using Código 1530 Rosa. 

The Cocktail Menu
 

The Culinary Menu

Luxury Experience - Steak with Tequila Mushrooms 

The Cocktail Recipes 

Luxury Experience - Grande Caliente is our playful reference to the ingredients, Grande is for the Grand Marnier used, and Caliente is for the homemade jalapeño simple syrup that is combined with Tequila Código 1530 Rosa, pineapple juice, and lemon juice, and garnished with a floating pineapple topped with dried candied jalapeño for a spectacular cocktail with a hint of spice. 

Luxury Experience - Grande Caliente
Yield: 1 cocktail
Glass Used: Martini Glass 

Cocktail Ingredients:

Jalapeño Simple Syrup Ingredients:

Important Note: The strength of jalapeños varies so cut a small piece from each of them to determine the level of heat and adjust amount used accordingly.

Method for the Jalapeño Simple Syrup: Add all ingredients to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil until the sugar has dissolved. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool at room temperature. Strain syrup into a glass jar and refrigerate until ready to use. Will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks. You will now bake the jalapeños in an oven to dry them out. 

Method for the Candied Jalapeños: Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit/93 degrees Celsius. Place a piece of parchment on a baking sheet, add the jalapeños that were infused in the syrup. Bake until jalapeños are dry (and not sticky). Remove from the oven and cool them on a wire rack. Store in a covered glass jar until ready to use. (Will keep for at least a week.) 

Method for the cocktail: Add ingredients to a metal shaker with 3 ice cubes, shake until ice is incorporated into cocktail. Add pineapple ring to a chilled Martini glass. Pour cocktail in the "hole" of the pineapple. Garnish with dried candied jalapeños. 

Luxury Experience - Blushing Bride is a delicious combination of Tequila Código 1530 Rosa, City Winery Rosé is a Rosé is a Rosé is a Rosé 2019, orange juice, lime juice, and homemade pomegranate simple syrup. 

Luxury Experience - Blushing Bride
Yield: 1 cocktail
Glass Used: Martini Glass 
 

Pomegranate Simple Syrup Ingredients:

Method for the Pomegranate Simple Syrup: Add all ingredients to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil until the sugar has dissolved. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool at room temperature. Put a small strainer over a glass jar. Pour the syrup into the glass jar and press down on the pomegranate seeds to elicit all their flavor and color. Discard the seeds. Refrigerate simple syrup until ready to use. Will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.

Method for the Cocktail: Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir to combine. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use. Pour into a wine glass, garnish with a few fresh pomegranate seeds. 

Luxury Experience - Spirited "Pumpkin Pie" is our take on a "liquid" version of pumpkin pie. We started by rimming a Martini glass with Pink House Alchemy Pumpkin Butternut Spice Syrup and crushed graham crackers. We created the cocktail with Tequila Código 1530 Rosa, canned pumpkin puree, Pink House Alchemy Pumpkin Butternut Spice Syrup, and sweetened condensed milk, and dusted the cocktail with ground nutmeg. Garnished with a cinnamon stick. 

Luxury Experience - Spirited "Pumpkin Pie"

Yield: 1 cocktail
Glass Used: Martini Glass 

Cocktail Ingredients:

Method for the Rim: Add a little of the Pink Alchemy Pumpkin Butternut Syrup to a plate. Twist glass in the syrup to create a "sticky" rim. Add finely ground graham cracker to another plate. Twist the rim of the glass into the graham crackers to finish the rim. 

Method for the Cocktail: Add all ingredients to a metal shaker with 3 ice cubes, shake until ice is incorporated into cocktail. Pour into chilled Martini glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and dust with ground nutmeg. 

The Culinary Recipe 

Tequila Código 1530 Rosa is worth its weight in gold as a culinary enhancer. We used a small amount of it to create our recipe for Luxury Experience - Spirited Mushrooms which gave our grilled steaks an extra sophisticated and delectable finish. 

Method: Melt butter and let cool slightly. Add the Tequila Código 1530 Rosa and stir to combine. Add mushrooms to a bowl, pour the butter mixture and stir to combine. Add the sage, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Let rest for 15 minutes. Heat a sauté pan, add the mushrooms and sauté until tender. 

Presentation: Arrange mushrooms over grilled steaks. 

Until next time, cheers, its cocktail time! 

About Tequila Código 1530

"We pride ourselves in striving to make Código 1530 the most selective tequila in the world, using only perfect inputs and age-old secret family processes. We hand select the best, fully matured agave, to ensure that with each harvest, our agave's Brix level (sugar content) meets our high standards. For each small batch, we use 3x the average amount of agave for a better tasting, smooth tequila. We make each batch naturally, without any added sweeteners or colors. Each drop of Amatitán water we use is from freshwater pools and rainwater, filtered through the volcanic soil of Los Bajos. Our proprietary chopper allows us to extract only the best juice and pulp from the first press of ripe agave, to garner the purest flavor. We use an organic yeast from a small family bakery in Amatitán, rather than aggressive commercial yeast, to facilitate a more gentle and gradual fermentation process. We use the finest Napa Valley Cabernet French White Oak wine barrels in our time-honored family aging technique, rather than the more commonly used American whiskey barrels. This distinctive difference in our aging embraces the clean elegance of wine making, to produce a uniquely delicate finish." 

Tequila Código 1530 has full range of tequila expressions that include: Blanco: $50, Rosa Blanco: $65, Reposado: $70, Añejo: $115, and Origin: $290. They also have limited edition tequilas, so be sure to check out their website for their complete product line. 

Tequila Código 1530 also produces two Mezcals: Código 1530 Artesenal Mezcal: $75, and Código 1530 Ancestral Mezcal: $215. 

For more information on Tequila Código 1530, please visit the website: www.codigo1530.com. Tequila Código 1530 products are sold extensively throughout the United States in 35 states. 

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