Tequila is a popular alcoholic drink inside and outside of Mexico. However, many fear this spirit since it has worn the reputation of a party drink that leaves people pretty hungover. Also, some think it’s a bit boring because they only know the typical tequila shot glass with a lime wedge dipped in salt. There’s…
At this point, some of the most superb and excellent tequila available worldwide are as good as a fine bourbon or robust glass of wine which beer pong and jello shots. El Manto Passion, one of the world’s most popular tequila brands, has been in the business for many years and so you will not…
Tequila is undoubtedly the national drink of Mexico. The history of tequila’s beginnings represents a rich heritage that dates back 900 years. The early Aztecs utilized a variation of tequila consumed during celebrations and religious ceremonies. Further variations of tequila have been made in central Mexico for hundreds of years. Today, one of the most…
Over decades, celebrating holidays, birthdays, any special events, or a simple get-together with friends and loved ones calls a shot of tequila. But one of the most popular tequilas usually seen on the table is Clase Azul tequila. Second, to wine, tequila is the most chosen alcoholic drink. What is more, like any alcoholic drink,…
If your bottle of tequila isn’t marked as 100 percent blue agave, the tequila is “mixto” and might have been distilled from as little as 60 percent agave juice with other sugars. Tequila prepared from just one agave sugar is made in Mexico and is marked made in Mexico or Hecho en Mexico. Tequila is…
The Corralejo Tequila company was founded in 1873 by Don Jose Antonio de la Torre and his wife, Doña Margarita. The original name of the distillery was “Hacienda La Corralejo,” a name that still appears on bottles today. Corralejo tequila is featured in a variety of top-selling cocktails, including the popular Paloma and Margarita. The…
I’m never one to run to celebrity tequilas, but this one just hits different! Adam Levine of Maroon 5, along with his wife, Behati Prinsloo, have invested in Calirosa Tequila. Diageo had recently had a tequila tasting at my local cigar bar and I was impressed enough with the Calirosa “Rosa Blanco” tequila that I…
Tapatio Tequila is a premium 100% blue agave tequila first distilled in 1925. Its spicy yet smooth flavor that is additive free and that has a cult-like following in Mexico. Tapatio is used for many purposes, (for me, just sipping neat) including cooking and cocktails like Margaritas, Palomas, and Micheladas. You can enjoy this spicy…
Many people drink wine to relax or enjoy dinner more thoroughly. However, there might also come a time where you go to a party and overindulge. When that happens, you’re sure to have some funny memories about the night, but you also feel poorly the next day with a bad hangover. Does it have to…