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n. - A small spineless globe-shaped cactus.

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  • Tequila, like its cousin, mezcal, is made from the agave plant.
  • Similar to the citrus mezcal is cedrón, a local herb producing a pleasant lime-like aroma.
  • Tradition dictates that once the oven and its contents are sealed for baking, a bottle of mezcal is placed within the hill of earth.
  • After several minutes, we prop ourselves up with pillows, and a tray with cups of lemongrass tea and glasses of mezcal is placed before us.
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