Agave Nectar

Note To Self: It's Cinco De Mayo, Write About Tequila

Tony Sachs | Posted 05.04.2012

Tony Sachs

Here's a quick little shout-out to some of the best tequilas and related products I've had the pleasure to sample over the last year.

6 Ways To Sweeten Your Cocktails

Liquor.com | Posted 02.01.2012

Liquor.com

The oldest definition that anyone has found for the term "cocktail" describes a drink with exactly four ingredients: A spirit (of course), water, bitters and sugar.

What the Heck Is ... Agave Nectar?

Kitchen Daily | Posted 12.24.2011

Most people recognize agave as the spiky aloe-like plant that is used to make tequila. But this plant has more uses than just the drink that gave rise...

This Sweetener Is Far Worse Than High Fructose Corn Syrup

Dr. Joseph Mercola | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Joseph Mercola

Most agave "nectar" or agave "syrup" is nothing more than a laboratory-generated super-condensed fructose syrup, devoid of virtually all nutrient value.

Debunking The Blue Agave Myth

Dr. Jonny Bowden | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Jonny Bowden

Agave nectar syrup is a triumph of marketing over science.