” I’ve been drinking tequila for a long time now, and it’s never been about drinking to get drunk. I don’t do that. I never drink tequila during the day,   and I don’t drive at night”. ~Sammy Hagar

(Next Tequila Tasting Friday the 2nd of March) Tequila has the reputation of being the drink of experiences best forgotten. We want to introduce you to Tequila as the elegant spirit of unique tastes and sensations that you will want to remember. The owners of San Marcos Grill our highly proud of their large and widely diverse selection of rare and special 100% agave tequilas. So as a gift to our patrons every month the ‘Grill hosts a FREE Tequila Tasting event. For our events we will select two to three of our best and or newest tequilas to be presented. We know you’ll have a magical time, with the best authentic Mexican cuisine this side of Nevada, FREE tequila, and the quickest service of any restaurant in Carson City, you will be telling every body you know to come in and share the experience. Be the first to know about our next Tequila Tasting event by texting SMG to 74455. We look forward to serving you.

If you have come in for one of our tequila tasting events before, please tell us about your experience and what you might think we could do differently. We appreciate any input you might have.

Introducing the next best thing

Its no secret, we have always been known to have the best margaritas in northern Nevada and now we are breaking out with even better drinks. Our new and special selection of original margaritas and other tropical cocktails has already made a big hit here at San Marcos Grill. Also, we are very excited about the response from our most loyal patrons and because of this we have decided to do a complete overhaul on our drink menu; but don’t you worry, our signature house margarita isn’t going anywhere. So with out further ado here is a small list of what is to come. these drinks are currently only served as specials for the time being but our new white and red sangrias are available any time of the day, every day, from open till close. Enjoy!

Sangria (White and Red)

Your choice of red or white sangria made in house with fresh citrus and tropical fruits. 

Sangria Margarita

Our signature 100% agave margarita infused with our authentic red sangria.

Brava’Tini 

Hand muddled jalapeño and lime with agave nectar, cointreau and tequila.

Guava’Tini 

Freshly made reposado house  mouse margarita with cointreau, Guava, and agave nectar.

Mojito

Hand muddled lime and mint mojito made with bacardi rum and mint simple syrup. 

]]> http://www.sanmarcosgrill.com/2012/01/29/new-drink-specials/feed/ 0 http://www.sanmarcosgrill.com/2012/01/28/155/ http://www.sanmarcosgrill.com/2012/01/28/155/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:51:38 +0000 admin http://www.sanmarcosgrill.com/?p=155 Tuesdays at San Marcos Grill is “Kids Eat Free day”.

Making ends meet while having a family can be a challenge. With the current state of our economy and the cost of gas, we find ourselves having to pinch a little harder. Eating out can get expensive for families but you don’t have to worry about that at the ‘Grill. On tuesdays you can bring in the whole family and still walk out with smile on your face and a smile on your wallet too.

Every Tuesday, for each paid adult entree, 1 child (ages 12 and under) will eat for free – no coupon required. The kids will need to purchase something from the kids’ menu in order for it to qualify for the free entree. Not valid with any other offers, coupons, or specials.

I’ve been drinking tequila for a long time now, and it’s never been about drinking to get drunk. I don’t do that. I never drink tequila during the day, and I don’t drive at night. ~Sammy Hagar

Tequila history starts with the indigenous Aztec peoples of Mexico, the Chichimecans, Otomies, Toltecans and Nahuatls who made a beverage from the agave plant long before the Spaniards arrived in a village called Tequila in the shade of a dormant volcano named Tequila in a land they called Techinchan.

Tequila was first distilled in the 1500-1600′s in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. Guadalajara is the capital of Jalisco and the city of Tequila was established in about 1656. This is where the agave plant grows best. The agave is not a cactus as rumored, but belongs to the lily family and has long spiny leaves (pincas). The specific plant that is used to make tequila is the Weber blue agave. It takes 8-12 years for the agave to reach maturity. During harvest, the leaves are cut off leaving the heart of the plant or pina which looks like a large pineapple when the jimadors are done. The harvested pina may weigh 200 pounds or more and is chopped into smaller pieces for cooking at the distillery.

There are two basic types of tequila, 100% blue agave (cien por ciento de agave) tequila and mixto. The 100% blue agave tequilas are distilled entirely from the fermented juice of the agave. All 100% agave tequilas have to be distilled and bottled in Mexico. If the bottle does not say 100% blue agave, the tequila is mixto and may have been distilled from as little as 60% agave juice with other sugars.# Grades of Tequila:

Tequila can only be produced in Mexico, in the Tequila Region, and must comply with strict Mexican government regulations. In order to satisfy an ever-growing demand and a multitude of consumer’s preferences and tastes, tequila is produced in two general categories and four different types in three of those categories. The two categories are defined by the percentage of juices coming from the blue agave: Tequila 100% Agave. Must be made with 100% blue agave juices and must be bottled at the distillery in Mexico. It may be Blanco, Reposado, or Añejo.

Tequila. Must be made with at least 51% blue agave juices. This tequila may be exported in bulk to be bottled in other countries following the NOM standard. It may be Blanco, Gold, Reposado, or Añejo.

The NOM standard defines four types of Tequila:

Blanco or Silver

This is the traditional tequila that started it all. Clear and transparent, fresh from the still tequila is called Blanco (white or silver) and must be bottled immediately after the distillation process. It has the true bouquet and flavor of the blue agave. It is usually strong and is traditionally enjoyed in a “caballito” (2 oz small glass).

Oro or Gold

It is Tequila Blanco mellowed by the addition of colorants and flavorings, caramel being the most common. It is the tequila of choice for frozen Margaritas.

Reposado or Rested

It is Blanco that has been kept (or rested) in white oak casks or vats called “pipones” for more than two months and up to one year. The oak barrels give Reposado a mellowed taste, pleasing bouquet, and its pale color. Reposado keeps the blue agave taste and is gentler to the palate. These tequilas have experienced exponential demand and high prices.

Añejo or Aged

It is Blanco tequila aged in white oak casks for more than a year. Maximum capacity of the casks should not exceed 600 liters (159 gallons). The amber color and woody flavor are picked up from the oak, and the oxidation that takes place through the porous wood develops the unique bouquet and taste.

Reserva

Although not a category in itself, it is a special Añejo that certain distillers keep in oak casks for up to 8 years. Reserva enters the big leagues of liquor both in taste and in price.

As the tequila is aged in wooden barrels, usually oak, it becomes smoother, with a woody taste and golden color. Aging may disguise the agave flavor and few tequilas are aged longer than three to four years. Each distillery in Mexico is assigned a NOM number that shows which company made or bottled the tequila. Tequila is not hallucinogenic. It is not Mexican moonshine. Tequila does not have a maggot or some other worm in the bottle. Tequila is not made from cactus.