There are already plenty of weary consumers that believe Tequila is the work of the devil, that you will wake up without your pants on after taking a sip. I guess it would be considered bad if you’re idea infusion was a strikingly tart pomegranate attack but I’d also argue most consumers are not going to be heading in that direction. Is this bad? No, not really, it’s just not tart. Their website lists the flavor profile as “Sweet and Tart” but I’ve got to argue that the “tart” is way on the low-scale compared to other pomegranate offerings. Bringing La Pinta into a cocktail may be like asking, “how much is too much?” Having too many flavors that over-compliment or are too “the same” means having less of what you really where working towards. Instinctively, adding La Pinta to a POM Wonderful selection (maybe even their Cherry flavor) seems like a natural pairing of bright flavor but… the work and effort of the La Pinta product may be drowned away within the flavors of POM. Sure, there is nothing wrong with La Pinta in a cocktail recipe, but I feel its special flavor and appeal would be long lost within additional juices or other pomegranate products. What I found so special about La Pinta is the desire to not want to mix it in a cocktail. While this is a “no brainer” to the folks in Jalisco and surrounding areas, what La Pinta is providing is a glimpse into a culture we don’t often get to fully understand without travel. With Jalapeño, the infusion works well because both products are overpowering to ones senses, but Pomegranate? Definitely different to me and many non-native Mexican folk. Pomegranate, however, isn’t a fruit I’d initially think works well with Tequila because of the Tequila’s natural tendency to want to overpower your senses. While I’ve had flavors like “tropical” and “jalapeño,” I found those to be natural pairings both conceptually and taste-wise. La Pinta Pomegranate Infused Tequila provides evidence that tequila doesn’t lose its charm when infused with other flavors. More like a pomegranate “juice cocktail” flavor over that of a traditional pomegranate juice and the tequila comes through clean and clear. While the pomegranate brings the color and a bit of the flavor of pomegranate it doesn’t provide any dry finish as a juice typically does by comparison. Tasting Notes: Imagine a sweeter flavor of agave and bright fresh tequila with earthy tones and you’re on your way to La Pinta’s profile.
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