Produced solely in Mexico, 100% agave tequila is made from the pina (or core) of the agave, a large plant resembling a cactus. It takes anywhere from six to ten years for the agave plant to mature, at which point it is traditionally hand-harvested by jimadores. The leaves are removed and the pinas are either cooked under pressure, or slow roasted for a minimum of 26 hours. The resulting liquid is twice distilled, then either bottled immediately (blanco, plata or silver tequila) or aged in oak barrels. Reposada tequila is aged from two month to one year, anejo for at least one year and extra anejofor no less than three years.
Mexican law mandates that all products carrying the label of tequila contain at least 51% agave, which means there is another variety of tequila: mixtos. Following distillation, mixto tequilas are given additives and colorings. Tequila aficionados frown on this category.
Tequila originates from Corralejo, Guanajuato-Mexico.
Tequila is a type of liquor that is legally required to be made in Mexico. Therefore, you will not find tequila that is not made in Mexico.
Tequila is made from the blue agave plant, which is primarily grown in the region surrounding the city of Tequila in Mexico.
Some popular cocktails made with tequila include the Margarita, Tequila Sunrise, and Paloma.
No, tequila does not have to be made in Mexico to be considered authentic. Tequila must be made from the blue agave plant and meet certain production standards set by the Mexican government to be considered authentic tequila.
Some popular cocktails that can be made using tequila caf are Margarita, Tequila Sunrise, and Paloma.
No, tequila is not made with worms. The idea of worms in tequila is a misconception. Worms are sometimes found in bottles of mezcal, a similar but distinct spirit from Mexico.
Tila Tequila has made no statements in regards to her religion.
It is called tequila because it is made from parts of a particular cactus plant. Alcohol made from potatoes is called vodka.
You cannot make diamonds from tequila -- their chemical properties are not the same.
Tequila is made from the fermented juice of the blue agave plant, which is a type of succulent plant native to Mexico.
Tequila is made from the fermented juice of the blue agave plant, which is a type of succulent plant native to Mexico.