Texas Cantina
In 2024, Taste of the Republic introduced the Tequila Cantina.
It was such a hit with attendees that we expanded its offerings. We are now proud to offer our guests the Texas Cantina! Each attendee who enters the cantina will receive flights of tequila, mezcal, and sotol with information about each drink’s different tastes and flavor profiles. This drinking tour through the Southwest is sure to delight your palette!
Texas Cantina Spirits
Tequila Corrido
Each sip is a symphony that awakens your senses and leaves you wanting more. This isn’t just a drink—it’s a declaration of defiance in a world that tries to water us down.
Blanco
This tequila captures the raw spirit of the Blue Weber agave from the highlands of Jalisco. The vibrant sweetness of the agave harmonizes with subtle notes of pepper and earthy undertones, creating a refreshing and complex profile.
Aroma
The nose is greeted with the bright, invigorating scent of raw agave, intertwined with delicate floral notes and a zesty hint of lime.
Flavor
On the palate, fresh agave, complemented by notes of crisp citrus, sweet tropical fruits and a subtle earthy touch.
Finish
The finish is smooth and refreshing, with a lingering warmth that carries the essence of sweet agave and a touch of herbal complexity.
Reposado
Notes of toasted oak and dried fruit intertwine with the smooth caramel and vanilla, while a subtle spice lingers on the palate.
Aroma
A symphony of captivating aromas, including maple, nuts, vanilla, caramel, and coconut. Warm notes that are perfectly balanced.
Flavor
On the palate, you’ll discover lasting notes of vanilla, caramel, and ripe fruits, complemented by subtle hints of spices that add depth and dimension to the experience.
Finish
Silky and full-bodied, this smooth and velvety texture lingers on the palate, inviting you to savor every moment.
Añejo
Our Añejo is a masterclass in patience and precision.The rich amber hue hints at the complexity within, as layers of dark chocolate and roasted coffee emerge alongside the fruity and herbal notes.
Aroma
Black cherry and a punch of spice, followed by subtle herbal notes. Just when you think you’ve got it, hints of vanilla, peach, almond, and maple creep in, with a touch of caramel to seal the deal.
Flavor
Silky smooth, expect bold coffee, rich agave, and dry fruits that take your taste buds on ride you’ll always remember.
Finish
The finish of our Añejo is smooth and lingering, with the rich flavors coffee lingering on the palate. Subtle notes of vanilla and spice add complexity to the finish.
400 Conejos Mezcal and Espadín
Mezcal may sound different from tequila, but they’re actually from the same plant. In fact, tequila is a type of Mezcal. Mezcal is a fermented drink that can be made from any type of agave plant. Thus, unlike Tequila, it can come from anywhere Agave grows including West Texas and Northern Mexico.
Mezcal includes a smokey finish due to the preparation process. It is smoked underground instead of baked in an oven.
Color
Clear
Flavor
Notes of fresh wood with a sweet finish
Desert Door Sotol
Sotol is often called Texas’ answer to tequila. This spirit comes from the Sotol plant which is somewhat similar to the agave plant but comes from a different family, genus and species and has a different appearance and flavor profile. This plant grows plentifully in the Chihuahua desert of Northwest Mexico and West Texas. Desert Door’s Sotol is harvested on the Texas side of the border and is known as Texas Sotol.
Color
Clear to Amber
Flavor
Smooth with notes of toffee, green grass, vanilla, mint and orange zest with a smokey finish.
Los Amantes Mezcal Reposado
Los Amantes Mezcal Reposado is an artisanal expression that combines the authenticity of traditional mezcal with the smoothness imparted by aging in oak barrels.
Made from 100% Espadín agave cooked in stone ovens and distilled in copper pot stills, this mezcal embodies the essence of the Oaxacan terroir and the mastery of ancestral distillation. Its time in oak barrels lends balance, roundness, and an elegant character without losing the smoky and vegetal soul characteristic of mezcal.
Color
Pale, clean, and bright amber.
Flavor
On the palate it is silky and balanced, with flavors of sweet agave, spices, nuts and a subtle toasted touch.
Volada Vodka
“De Volada” means fast in Spanish and that’s how life flies by!
So, we raise our glasses, pa’rriba, to celebrate with our crew.
Watermelon
Also known as Agua de Sandía, this Volada is sweet and summery. A harmony of juicy watermelon and smooth vodka, made with real fruit and sweetened with agave honey.
Color
Pink
Flavor
Sweet and summery.
Mango Chamoi
We think this most fun Volada, but don’t tell the others. A fusion of the sweetness of ripe juicy mango, with a surprising kick; perfect for creative cocktails and playful afternoons.
Color
Light gold
Flavor
The sweetness of a ripe and juicy mango.
Hibiscus
You may have heard it called Agua de Jamaica, this Volada flavor brings a tangy exotic touch – a vodka tribute to the romantic spirit of a Mexican evening.
Color
Garnet
Flavor
Exotic and acidic.