Kevin White wrote:
> Actually, raicilla, according to the links you posted, is 72-80 PROOF,
> which means it is 36-40% alcohol.

Actually, no. Quoting from the second link, describing raicilla
as it is normally found:

> It is a strong violent liquor of greatly varying quality,
> and usually more than 100 proof.

The raicilla I had, based on the observed Marangoni effect
and the intensity of the intoxication, was around 150-160 proof,
which is 75 to 80 percent alcohol.

The first link describes a *legitimate* version of raicilla
made under government license. That's the exception, and
I suspect it's not considered "real" by true raicilla drinkers.
In fact, it's probably like white zinfandel as far as the
Puerto Vallarta locals see it.

Dana