About Tequla , Tequila Drinks

Tequila is one of the most popular drinks of the world. It is not just a craze among the youths but is equally liked by people of all ages. A lot of you might have had tequila shots before, and of course there would a lot of people who might have not taken tequila shots yet. Even the people who have taken tequila shots have had a tourist approach to tequila. Trust me, there is more to tequila shots then the way you drink it. In this article we would discuss about the details of Tequila drinking and explore the different kinds of tequilas and how they are drunk.

Often when you order tequila shots, you are either served a blanca or plata. This means that the tequila is unaged and clear. This is the most popular tequila and is ideal for shots. Reposado (which has a minimum age of 2 months) is also a very popular variety.

The most popular way to take tequila shots is as follows:

- You first have to moisten the area, between index finger and thumb, while keeping your palm facing down and your thumb sticking outwards. People at mexico moisten it by licking it.

- Now it’s time to shed some salt over this area.

- keep a slice of lime by your side.

- Now lick the salt of your hand and drink (shoot) the tequila in one go. This should immediately be followed by squeezing the lime in your mouth.

The salt that we lick during this process is known as seasoning. It helps your tongue and throat to cut the harshness of tequila. The lime that we squeeze in our mouth is known as chaser. It enhances the taste of tequila and also helps in balancing the taste of tequila.

The above process is the most popular way to drink tequila. But, in Mexico, where tequila is produced, they do it in a slightly different way. They don’t take tequila in shots there. The most popular way to take tequila shots in mexico is as follows:

- Firstly, pour the tequila in a caballito which is similar to any tequila glasses only that it is a bit slimmer and taller (It is the standard 2 oz though).

- But they don’t lick lime, instead they take a sip of sangrita, which is a blend of tomato and orange juice, with salt and spiced with chillies.

In many European countries such as Germany, Tequila is often drunk with cinnamon (replacing salt) and orange slices (replacing lime). This combination is very interesting and, if you also think the same, you should give it a try.

The most important point to note here is that tequila varieties such as añejo (aged minimum 1 year) or extra añejo (aged minimum 3 years) are not drunk as shots. These are drunk mostly in snifters, just like you drink neat cognac. This helps in increasing the aroma of these types of tequila.

Popularly, tequila is served iced cold but is often drunk at normal room temperature by the Mexicans. Tequila is also used in making various cocktails. Margarita, which is the most popular cocktail, is also made with tequila.

Just remember one thing that there is no particular way to have a drink, and most importantly to enjoy it. Tequila is no different. Drink it the way you think you will enjoy it, and forget the rest (after a couple of shots you will anyway!). After all, it is about enjoying the drink rather than thinking about the right way to drink it.

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