Mexican cactus yields a sweet agave option

 
JULIE WIENER
Published: June 10, 2009

A cactus-based sugary syrup has become the latest darling of the alternative-sweetener world.

Once mostly unheard of outside natural food stores, agave syrup — made from the same Mexican cactus that yields tequila — suddenly is getting celebrity endorsements, competing for shelf space at mainstream grocers and is a must-have cocktail ingredient.

"If I’m going to be making a premium margarita...


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