Ancho Reyes

Ancho Reyes
TypeAncho chile liqueur
DistributorCampari Group
Country of origin Mexico
Introduced2013
Alcohol by volume 40%
Proof (US)80
ColourBrown
FlavourChile pepper
VariantsAncho Reyes Verde (2016)
Websitewww.fabricaanchoreyes.com Edit this on Wikidata

Ancho Reyes is a brand of chile liqueur produced in Puebla City, Mexico, based on a 1927 recipe from the same city.[1] The liqueur is made from and named after Puebla's renowned ancho chiles, a dried form of ripe poblano peppers.[2]

The company produces two types of chile liqueur: the original, red Ancho Reyes liqueur and the newer, green Ancho Reyes Verde liqueur. The liqueur is produced using late harvest chiles that have sun-dried for 2 to 3 weeks.[3] For the Verde version of the drink, early harvested fire-roasted poblano chiles are used in addition to the sun-dried chiles.[3]

Both the red and green liqueurs are 40% ABV and are popular for adding a bit of spice to classic drinks like a margarita or a Paloma.

References

  1. ^ "Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur". Liquor.com. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  2. ^ Alfaro, Danilo (28 June 2024). "What Is an Ancho Chile Pepper?". The Spruce Eats. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b Jones, Carey; McCarthy, John D. (22 June 2017). "Ancho Reyes Verde: A New Favorite Bottle For Fans Of Spicy Cocktails". Food & Wine. Retrieved 17 May 2020.