How to drink tequila

Tequila, being a strong alcoholic beverage (40%), which came to us from Mexico, has long won great popularity all over the world. It is made from the juice of the agave plant according to the following technology: the core of this plant is cooked for a couple, crushed, and juice is obtained from it, into which sugar is added for fermentation. The resulting brew is distilled twice and diluted with water. Apparently, this alcohol is prepared simply, but the question arises as to how to drink tequila correctly.

To date, there are a huge number of ways to consume this strong drink, as well as many cocktails based on it. Let's consider some of them.

1. Tequila with Tabasco sauce

Tequila is consumed from tall narrow piles, not diluted and washed down with a mixture of tomato and lime juices, adding a drop of Tabasco sauce to it . It should be noted that this sauce consists of chili pepper, salt and vinegar, so add it to alcohol with caution. How to drink tequila in this way, Mexicans know well, because it is traditional for them.

2. Tequila with salt

This method of drinking alcohol requires salt and a slice of lime or lemon. Salt is poured into the palm of your hand near the thumb on the back. In the other hand take a stack of tequila. So, lick the salt, quickly drink alcohol and snack with lime or lemon.

3. How to drink "tequila boom"

In a pile mix on thirty grammes tequila and tonic (it is possible any other aerated drink), cover it with a hand, strike a bottom on a table and quickly drink, when the drink frothed.

4. Tequila with cinnamon and orange

Ingredients: cinnamon, sugar, orange.

The cinnamon is mixed with sugar and the orange slice is poured into this mixture. Thus, you get a great snack for this alcoholic beverage.

5. How to drink tequila gold (Tequila Gold)

Such alcohol has a golden color and light taste, since caramel is added to it. It is used in its pure form or in the composition of cocktails. Some of these cocktails are Margarita, Ambassador and Mexican. Consider how they prepare.

Cocktail "Margarita"

Ingredients: tequila (three parts), orange liqueur (two parts), lime juice or any other juice (one part).

All the ingredients are mixed, ice is added and everything is shaken in the shaker.

Mexican Cocktail

Ingredients: tequila (two parts), pineapple juice (one part), one spoon of grenadine, lemon juice (half-part).

Everything is mixed in a shaker along with ice cubes.

Cocktail «Ambassador»

Ingredients: tequila (one part), orange juice (one or two parts), ice.

6. Tequila with tomato juice and pepper

Tequila is washed down with a mixture of tomato juice, lime juice and chili pepper, called sangrita. Pepper gives a spicy drink, and lime juice makes it easier.

In a glass impose an ice and fill in with a mix of alcohol with juice. Decorate the drink with an orange slice and a straw.

It should be noted that before drinking tequila, you need to pay attention to the following points: this drink should not be frozen, it is used somewhat warm. If this alcohol is tried for the first time, it is recommended to drink it in small sips to feel the taste, because in this drink this is the most important thing.

So, we figured out how and with what to drink tequila. And if earlier this drink was considered Mexican, then to date it has spread all over the world and is appreciated for its taste qualities. It is consumed both in its pure form, and added to various cocktails or diluted with a variety of non-alcoholic drinks or juices. In addition, quite often tequila is added to coffee or tea. In any case, as well as with what she would not drink, her gustatory qualities will be completely revealed in the case when she will be used not cooled, but slightly warm or room temperature.