Agave Sec takes inspiration from Julio Bermejo's Tommy's Margarita
- a variation on a Margarita, which is made with agave nectar in place of the usual triple sec. Whilst this is fast becoming a popular cocktail choice, it lacks some of the depth of a 'classic' Margarita because the original character of the triple sec is missing & so, following lengthy experiments in Giffard's lab, the new product was created blending the winning properties of both these ingredients. Orange distillate was paired with different quantities & samples of Mexican agave syrup & the resulting product retains the classic orangey-dryness of a triple sec, but with the addition of the sweet, earthy flavour of agave. Simply, it makes the perfect Margarita. Agave syrup is 90% fructose, which has a very low glycemic index
- this not only means that its a much healthier alternative to cane sugar, but you need far less to achieve the same level of sweetness. Agave is good for you! Co-created by Bruno Giffard (Giffard Sirops & Liqueurs), Simon Difford (diffordsguide) & Nick Gillett (Mangrove); Agave Sec is the first ever triple sec liqueur sweetened with Mexican Agave syrup. A zesty orange nose with hints of both mandarin & clementine & honeyed, earthy notes. On the palate this very dry liqueur has a wonderfully silky mouth feel with bursts of both cooked orange & also fresh orange skin. The high alcohol strength adds a hint of pepper spice & the warm orangey finish is dominated by rich honey & spiced cloves.