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Purrr! May is just around the corner, and that means it's time for our annual Cinco de Mayo #ChiliPawty! This year we will be celebrating that versatile plant, the agave!
Join us on Twitter/X May 3, 2025, for a purrfect celebration filled with fun, food, and furry friends, all for a fantastic cause.
This year we're thrilled to announce that #ChiliPawty will be a charity event benefiting Black Cat Rescue.
So what is Agave, exactly? Agave is a succulent plant that resembles aloe. Its spikey leaves have tough fibers. Here are some items made from agave.
- Agave Syrup/Nectar: A natural sweetener extracted from the agave plant, used as a substitute for sugar in various applications.
- Tequila: A distilled spirit made from the blue agave plant, with a minimum of 51% agave required by law.
- Mezcal: A distilled spirit made from various agave species, typically known for its smoky flavor, and must be made from 100% agave.
- Raicilla: A traditional Mexican spirit made from a range of agave species, similar to tequila and mezcal, but with a unique distillation process.
- Bacanora: A traditional Mexican spirit made from the agave angustifolia, similar to tequila and mezcal but with distinct production methods and flavor profiles.
- Pulque: A fermented drink made from the agave plant, a pre-Hispanic beverage.
