Casamigos Tequila Recipe
Make Casamigos Tequila Recipe in just 40h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Harvesting Agave
Harvest the blue agave plant by cutting off the leaves to expose the piña (the heart of the plant).
- 2
Cooking the Agave
Steam the piñas in an oven or traditional stone oven for about 24 hours until soft.
- 3
Mashing
Once cooked, crush the piñas to extract the juice. This can be done with a mechanical shredder or by hand.
Fermentation
- 4
Mixing Ingredients
Combine the extracted agave juice with water and agave nectar in a fermentation tank.
- 5
Adding Yeast
Add yeast to the mixture and stir well to ensure it is evenly distributed.
- 6
Fermentation Process
Allow the mixture to ferment for about 7-10 days at a controlled temperature of around 25°C (77°F).
Distillation
- 7
First Distillation
Transfer the fermented liquid to a still and begin the first distillation process. Heat gently and collect the distillate.
- 8
Second Distillation
Perform a second distillation to purify the spirit further, collecting only the heart of the distillate.
Aging and Flavoring
- 9
Aging
Transfer the distilled tequila into oak barrels for aging. Depending on the desired flavor profile, age for 1-3 years.
- 10
Flavoring
During the aging process, add a vanilla bean, lime zest, and a cinnamon stick for added flavor.
