How to Drink Tequila? A Detailed Guide to the Correct Way to Drink It
How to Drink Tequila
How to Drink Tequila: The Traditional Method
Tequila originates from Mexico. The traditional way of drinking tequila actually requires a certain technique; if you don't know it, the taste you get will definitely not be the most authentic. To drink tequila, you first need to sprinkle some salt on the web between your thumb and index finger on the back of your hand, hold a small glass of tequila with your thumb and index finger, and clamp a slice of lemon between your ring finger and middle finger. This is the preparation before drinking tequila. Before you drink, quickly lick the salt off the web of your hand, then down the drink in one gulp, and then bite the lemon slice. The whole process is best completed within 3 seconds. Isn't this way of drinking refreshing? And the taste is extraordinary too.
How to Drink Tequila: N Ways to Drink It
Drinking Tequila Neat
Hold the tequila in your mouth, and when your tongue starts to tingle slightly, swallow it slowly; you will enter a state of self-forgetfulness. Of course, it must be 100% agave tequila imported in its original packaging from Mexico. Currently, tequila available domestically is all bottled in Hong Kong, China or Taiwan, China, and the taste is not ideal.
Tequila + Lemon + Salt
After ordering 1 glass of tequila, the bar will usually, by convention, also provide 1 bottle of fine salt and a small slice of lemon. At this point, the seasoned drinker will sprinkle the fine salt on the back of the left hand near the thumb, then in one go complete the three actions of licking the salt, chewing the lemon slice, and taking a big gulp of tequila.
Mix transparent tequila with transparent soda water, one to two, cover the rim of the glass - this is what we often hear called TeqilaPop. Cover the glass with a coaster, tap it firmly, and then drink it all in one gulp. The sweet alcoholic aroma rushes forth along with the transparent bubbles; it is the most joyful drink I have ever seen.
Tequila + Butterfly Larva
Legend has it that this ancient tradition was an invention of the Aztecs, who believed that swallowing a tequila butterfly larva was a symbol of courage. Mexican distillers believe that this little worm can improve the taste of tequila and can also produce a very strong sense of pleasure. In fact, watching someone swallow the drink in one gulp and then spit out the worm forcefully, apart from being dumbfounded, one cannot immediately come up with a more appropriate expression.
(Grenadine) Let the grenadine slowly flow down along the rim of the glass, forming a beautiful layer of color... it is called TequilaSunrise.
Tequila + Cointreau plus Limejuiceshake
That is the famous Margarita.
Tequila + Coffee
Use a small spoon to scoop a spoonful of uncooked coffee (ground into powder)... one sip of coffee, one sip of liquor...
Tequila + Woman
This is a variant of the first drinking method, a restricted-level way to play: smear the salt on your girlfriend's neck. Have him (her) hold a slice of lemon in the mouth... first lick the salt, then suck the lemon, and finally down the liquor in one gulp.
What Is Tequila
Tequila, also known as "Tequila liquor," is a specialty of Mexico and is called the soul of Mexico. Tequila is a small town in Mexico, and this liquor is named after its place of origin. Tequila is sometimes also called "agave" spirits because the raw material of this liquor is very special, using agave as its raw material.
Types of Tequila
Blanco or Plata
Blanco and Plata respectively mean "white" and "silver" in Spanish. In the field of tequila, it can be regarded as an unaged type of liquor that does not need to be aged in oak barrels. Among this type of tequila, some styles are even bottled directly after distillation is completed, while some are stored in stainless steel containers. However, some distilleries, in order to make the product somewhat smoother, still choose to briefly place it in oak barrels for storage. What is a bit special is that, compared with the aging standards of general liquor products, which all set a lower limit for storage time, the Blanco grade of tequila sets an upper limit, which cannot exceed 30 days at most.
Jvenabocado in Spanish means "young and smooth," and this grade of liquor is also often called Oro (golden). Basically, golden tequila and white tequila can actually be the same thing, except that the golden version has some coloring and flavoring agents added (including caramel for liquor and oak extract, whose weight ratio must not exceed 1%), making them look somewhat like aged products. In terms of classification, this type of liquor all belongs to Mixto. Although in theory it is not as premium as products made from 100% agave, in the export market, this grade of liquor is still the main force in sales because of its affordable price.
Reposado means "rested" in Spanish, indicating that this grade of liquor has been aged in oak barrels for a certain period of time, but not yet for a full year. Storage in barrels usually makes the flavor of tequila richer and more complex, because the liquor absorbs some of the flavor or even the color of the oak barrels, and the longer the time, the darker the color. The aging time of Reposado is between two months and one year. At present, this grade of liquor accounts for the largest share of tequila sales in Mexico itself, with a share of 60% of the total.
Therefore, it still chooses to briefly place it in oak barrels for storage. What is a bit special is that, compared with the aging standards of general liquor products, which all set a lower limit for storage time, the Blanco grade of tequila sets an upper limit, which cannot exceed 30 days at most.
Jvenabocado in Spanish means "young and smooth," and this grade of liquor is also often called Oro (golden). Basically, golden tequila and white tequila can actually be the same thing, except that the golden version has some coloring and flavoring agents added (including caramel for liquor and oak extract, whose weight ratio must not exceed 1%), making them look somewhat like aged products. In terms of classification, this type of liquor all belongs to Mixto. Although in theory it is not as premium as products made from 100% agave, in the export market, this grade of liquor is still the main force in sales because of its affordable price.
Reposado means "rested" in Spanish, indicating that this grade of liquor has been aged in oak barrels for a certain period of time, but not yet for a full year. Storage in barrels usually makes the flavor of tequila richer and more complex, because the liquor absorbs some of the flavor or even the color of the oak barrels, and the longer the time, the darker the color. The aging time of Reposado is between two months and one year. At present, this grade of liquor accounts for the largest share of tequila sales in Mexico itself, with a share of 60% of the total.