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Apr 28
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Celebrating the Margarita w Caroline Par...

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Join us as Caroline Pardilla,  digital content editor for Imbibe magazine, shares the inspiration behind her book Margarita Time: 60+ Tequila & Mezcal Cocktails, Served Up, Over & Blended! From classic margaritas to inventive mezcal creations, Caroline & Erick break down the lore and love for the most popular cocktail of all-time .

Get Caroline's Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737130/margarita-time-by-caroline-pardilla/


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Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you.

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