The margarita is almost certainly Mexico’s greatest ambassador -- at least for alcohol. The taco might take the lead if we’re talking cuisine in general. But we’re not -- what we’re talking about here is how to go from drinking cocktails to drinking neat spirits, which is where handmade agave spirits really shine. We suggest one specific journey in this episode of Agave Road Trip.

Agave Road Trip is a podcast that helps gringo bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. It’s hosted by Lou Bank and Chava Periban. This episode is brought to you courtesy of Maguey Melate. Maguey Melate enables you to sip rare agave distillates directly from the families that made them, meet the mezcaleros, and tour the rustic distilleries right from your home. Sign up at magueymelate.com