Menjurje de Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur
Product details
| Management number | 253706641 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$16.00 | Model Number | 253706641 | ||
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Menjurje de Ancho Reyes is a rich, layered chile-liqueur from Puebla, Mexico, with 40% ABV. It delivers deep warmth of sun-dried ancho chile, balanced sweetness and spices (cocoa, cinnamon, tamarind), a touch of acidity, and a subtly smoky finish. It works well neat or chilled, but really comes alive in cocktails where its spice and complexity can shine.
Key Specs & Origins
| Spec | Detail |
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| Brand / Producer | Ancho Reyes (Casa Lumbre Spirits), Puebla, Mexico. |
| Type / Category | Chile liqueur (“menjurje” style) based on ancho chile (dried ripe poblano peppers) |
| ABV / Proof | 40% ABV (80 proof) |
| Color / Appearance | Deep bronze / brown hue, medium to rich body and viscosity |
| Heritage / Recipe | Based on a family “menjurje” recipe from Puebla, Mexico dating back to 1927; the flavor tradition comes from homemade tinctures made in local cantinas (bars) using ancho chile and other spices. |
Tasting Profile
| Element | Notes |
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| Nose / Aroma | Sun-dried ancho chile, smoky dried pepper, cocoa/bittersweet chocolate, hints of tamarind and wet wood, a touch of herbal notes, cinnamon. |
| Palate / Taste | Sweet entry (sugar, perhaps molasses or caramel), then chile heat emerges — pleasantly warm, not overpowering; spices (cinnamon, cocoa) accompany, some acidity to lift it; fruity undertones (plum, tamarind, apple), almond/wood, herbal nuance. |
| Finish | Lingering smoky heat from the chile, mild pepper burn, spice echoes, sweet & smoky aftertaste; balanced so the heat doesn’t dominate. |
What Makes it Special
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Captures a traditional Mexican “menjurje” style: the idea of homemade chile tinctures from Puebla gives it authenticity.
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Good balance of sweet, smoky, spicy and fruity elements — not just heat, also depth and layers.
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The ancho chile used is sun-dried (for the Original version), which helps develop rich, baking-spice type flavors rather than sharp raw heat.
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Versatility: works neat/chilled, but also excellent in cocktails that can use a chile kick or spice complexity (e.g. margaritas, old-fashioneds, mixed drinks needing a spicy-smoky element).
Usage Suggestions & Cocktail Ideas
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Serve neat or over ice: to appreciate the aroma and spice directly.
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Cocktail ideas:
- Spicy Margarita (swap part of the orange liqueur for Ancho Reyes)
- Chile Old Fashioned (use as flavor enhancer with bourbon or aged tequila)
- Spice & Chocolate Dessert Cocktail (pair with cream or chocolate liqueur) -
Food pairing: Dark chocolate dessert; mole dishes; grilled meats; citrus-spiced or tamarind-based dishes; roasted nuts.
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