How correctly to drink tequila?
Tequila belongs to the category of strong (38 - 40%)alcoholic beverages. But do not believe the widespread myths that this is the same vodka! Tequila is made, as a rule, in Mexico, where the blue agave grows. From her fermented juice and get this drink. Learn to drink tequila correctly! In the article we will tell you how you can drink tequila.
Tequila with Tabasco - in the Mexican style
How do they drink tequila in Mexico? Tequila is used to drink from small tall narrow glasses with a massive bottom. They are called "caballitos". The drink should not be very cold and very warm. Traditionally in Mexico, they drink tequila, without diluting or snacking. But drink it with a mixture of tomato juice and lime juice. In the juice, Mexicans add a drop of Tabasco sauce. This pepper sauce is very sharp, so add this ingredient carefully. Tabasco consists of red hot pepper, vinegar and salt. Real Mexicans know how to drink tequila with Tabasco. How else can I drink tequila?
How to drink tequila with lime and salt
On the back of the hand near the thumba small amount of salt is poured. In the other hand you have already prepared a drink. Then you quickly lick the salt, tilt the glass and eat a quarter of lime (in the absence of lime, take tequila, salt, lemon).
How to drink tequila boom
To prepare a tequila-boom cocktail - mixin a glass of 30 ml. tequila and 30 ml. tonic (you can use another carbonated drink). Then the glass should be covered with a hand or a napkin and shaken, hitting the bottom of the table with it. Immediately after this drink is foamed and quickly drunk.
Tequila with cinnamon, orange and sugar
In a small container, sugar is mixed with cinnamon. The orange is cut into half rings. A slice of orange should be rolled in sugar and cinnamon, and you will get an original snack to tequila. Tequila with cinnamon - a daring combination, tequila with orange - a brilliant taste!
Tequila Gold - how to drink golden tequila
Tequila Gold gets its golden tint by adding caramel. Girls prefer to drink gold tequila, because it has a light taste and aroma of caramel.
Golden tequila is properly drunk in its pure form. It is also used for making cocktails. "Margarita" - a popular cocktail of tequila, which you will be offered in any bar! But you can cook it yourself.
In the traditional version, "Margarita" containstequila, orange liqueur and lime juice. For the classical variant it is important to observe the proportions. Three parts of tequila, two pieces of orange liqueur and one part of lime juice. You can replace the juice of lime juice with other fruits or berries. Of course, it's better to squeeze the juice yourself, but not to get ready.
When we mixed the ingredients, it's time to add ice and shake everything in the shaker.
Helpful Tips
Finally, for fans of tequila and connoisseurs of traditions, useful tips can be useful:
- Do not freeze tequila! Tequila should drink moderately warm.
- Do you want to try tequila for the first time? Do not drink the first glass quickly. Feel its taste with a small sip of the drink.
- The taste is important in tequila, not the aroma! Do not warm it in your hand for a long time.
