How to Use agave in a Sentence

agave

noun
  • Some of it is really hard work, like cutting the agave.
    Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 25 May 2018
  • Cuellar continues, and that flavor varies in part by where and how the agave is grown.
    Max Falkowitz, GQ, 3 May 2018
  • Murals and pictures depicting agave fields are in the works.
    Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 16 May 2018
  • Yuccas have fearsome leaf tips; aloes and agaves offer softer rosettes of foliage.
    Adrian Higgins, sacbee, 11 May 2018
  • Quality cocktails are concocted with agave, fresh fruits and herbs.
    Special To The Oregonian, OregonLive.com, 5 May 2018
  • The base of the cocktail is tequila blanco (the clear stuff that tastes like sharp, vegetal agave, not old wooden barrels).
    Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 2 May 2018
  • Purée hulled strawberries, mint leaves, lime juice, agave nectar, rose water (if using), and 2 cups cold water in a blender until smooth.
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 28 May 2018
  • Coconut with agave - the store's first vegan Skoop - will land on the menu board Friday, May 18.
    Anne Nickoloff, cleveland.com, 12 May 2018
  • The mezcal gets its smokiness, a description often linked to the spirit, when the agave hearts are roasted in underground pits with wood and rocks.
    Kristin Tice Studeman, Vogue, 1 May 2018
  • The high quality of the agave (and the clean, smooth flavor that comes with it) is definitely worth throwing down a couple extra bucks for a bottle.
    Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 2 May 2018
  • Combine ingredients in blender: Combine charred vegetables, onion, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, agave, and salt in a blender.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2024
  • To master distiller Oscar Vazquez’s deep knowledge of the Los Altos agave, terroir, and climate.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Therefore, all tequila is technically mezcal, but only mezcals that are made to certain specifications — and with a specific agave plant — can call itself tequila.
    Fox News, 4 May 2018
  • Pulque is a drink made from the milky sap of agave plants.
    Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 22 Feb. 2022
  • The blooming of the agave is a final act for this plant.
    Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2023
  • Add the lime juice, agave, water, salt, and tequila to the blender.
    Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 7 June 2019
  • Stir in the chicken broth and tequila or agave wine and bring to a boil.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 18 Mar. 2020
  • And without these species, the agave, in turn, might not exist.
    Samanth Subramanian, Quartz, 3 May 2022
  • The agave, a type of century plant, lives a long life — then blooms once and dies.
    Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2020
  • Add the cooked beans and the reserved bean cooking liquid, the agave and the chile powder.
    Sean Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023
  • To make the agave syrup, heat 2 cups of water on medium-low heat.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 June 2021
  • Cuishe gets its name from an agave plant used to make mezcal.
    Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Apr. 2021
  • Of, a Goop immune support soft chew, and a Bite agave lip mask.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2020
  • Add agave and Grand Marnier, and gently toss to combine.
    Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Transfer the shrimp to a large 5 qt serving bowl and top with the warm citrus agave syrup.
    Outside Online, 19 May 2021
  • Here are the best agave bars in L.A. Don’t drink on an empty stomach, though.
    Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The cooked agave and fruity notes carry through to the palate, along with the vegetative and earthy notes.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 23 Apr. 2022
  • The cooked agave flavors are more pronounced, along with notes of vanilla and caramel.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 May 2021
  • Sometimes that’s a special agave, sourced from the Andes.
    BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2021
  • On the beverage menu, find wine, agave spirits and beer.
    The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024

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