How to Use agave in a Sentence

agave

noun
  • In a small saucepan, add oil, agave or maple syrup, chocolate chips and vanilla.
    Lizzy Smith, Philly.com, 12 Feb. 2018
  • But the demand isn’t nearly as high for them, and mezcal can be made from a wider range of agave plants.
    Arianna Auber, ajc, 8 Feb. 2018
  • Instead, choose whole grains and low-glycemic sweeteners like agave syrup or stevia.
    Stacy Pelekhaty, baltimoresun.com, 18 Jan. 2018
  • The young agave doesn’t yield as much tequila, producing a cascading problem of supply.
    Arianna Auber, ajc, 8 Feb. 2018
  • There will also be earthy sotols and other agave spirits that are lesser-known in the United States like raicilla and bacanora.
    Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Also, check if a bottle includes production details like the variety of agave, where it was grown, and whether it was distilled in clay, copper, or another method.
    Max Falkowitz, GQ, 11 Jan. 2018
  • Partygoers feast on barbacoa, beer and pulque, a traditional alcohol made of the fermented sap of agave.
    San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Dec. 2017
  • The ingredients are super clean and pure, centered on organic cacao powder, cacao butter, coconut oil, cacao nibs, and a bit of agave and sea salt.
    Molly Kimball, NOLA.com, 6 Feb. 2018
  • Their tough fibrous nature is a lot like yucca or agave, both similar North American fiber-bearing succulents.
    Maureen Gilmer, idahostatesman, 24 Jan. 2018
  • She was tasked with traveling throughout Mexico to learn about the country’s culture, including agave cultivation.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Enjoy a set menu with a variety of dishes including crab nachos and beef fajitas for $65, and add a wine or agave-spirit pairing for an extra $35.
    Brittany Martin, Los Angeles Magazine, 26 Jan. 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
  • Pick it up in a fall-ready hue like wild vine red or agave teal now.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • Mezcal, on the other hand, can be made from more than 30 types of agave.
    Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 27 Mar. 2018
  • Of, a Goop immune support soft chew, and a Bite agave lip mask.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2020
  • But when the agave and wood are in harmony, there’s nothing quite like the taste.
    Jason Wilson, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2018
  • 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
  • Some of it is really hard work, like cutting the agave.
    Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 25 May 2018

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