How to drink tequila: 9 ways + video
The popular strong alcoholic drink tequila, which got its name in honor of the Mexican city of the same name, is known to everyone. However, not everyone knows how to drink tequila properly.
It is not surprising that most of the ways to drink tequila appeared in its historical homeland.
The traditional Mexican way
Rugged Mexican guys prefer to drink tequila in its original form, and in one shot. In this case, no (even the most symbolic) snacks or additional drinks that drown out the true flavor bouquet and unique aroma of the cactus creation are recognized.
Tequila and sangrita
More fanciful tequila connoisseurs, having tipped over a glass of their favorite liquor, slowly and thoughtfully wash it down with a local soft drink, sangrita (a heavily peppered, salted mixture of tomato and orange juice).
Banderita (flag of Mexico)
A method called Banderita (flag) is popular among patriots. Three stacks are placed in a row. The first contains sangrita, the second tequila, and the third lime juice. Then, all three drinks are drunk in the sequence mentioned above, which imitates the colors of the Mexican national flag.
Rapido or Tequila boom
Fans of enchanting effects have come up with a method called Rapido or Tequila Boom. Tequila and tonic are poured into a glass, after which the container, covered by the palm of your hand, is not strongly but noticeably hit on the table to shake the drink. The resulting foamy mixture is drunk in one gulp.
The extreme way
For extreme drinkers, a drink consisting of 33 ml of tequila and 330 ml of light beer is more appealing. In the United States, this mix, because of its intoxicating properties, received the eloquent nickname Fog.
Chili peppers and tequila
This way of drinking tequila is to eat a small chili pepper before emptying the glass.
Tequila with sugar, cinnamon and orange
Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small container. Then cut the orange into half rings, roll the orange slice in cinnamon sugar. This combination is a brilliant appetizer for Tequila.
Tequila gold
Another way to give the drink a golden hue. This is due to the addition of caramel to tequila. It is worth noting that girls really like this option of drinking tequila.
Wolf
Pour 6 shots of tequila in a row, 20-50 ml per person. After each shot, howl like a wolf, at the end of the set, make a wolf howl!
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How to drink tequila with salt
Among the methods of consuming tequila that originated outside of Mexico, the most common is the so-called Wheel.
Pour a little salt on the hand, in the area between the thumb and forefinger, and squeeze a slice of lime or lemon with the tips of the same fingers (according to the German model, salt can be replaced with ground cinnamon, and lime with an orange).
After that, you lick off the salt, drink the tequila and bite the fruit. But, despite the prevalence of this method, there are some non-obvious subtleties. So, to keep the salt on the skin, instead of the generally accepted preliminary licking of the sprinkled area, you can sprinkle a drop of lime or lemon on the already sprinkled area.
In addition, it is possible to both sharpen and muffle the taste sensations from the above combination. In the first case, you should exhale before licking the salt and inhale only after the lime, while in the second case, you should inhale at the beginning and exhale at the end.
In what glasses do they drink tequila
For tequila, there are specially designed narrow, tall, thick-bottomed glasses called horses in Mexico. Also, in the homeland of the drink, chilled lemon halves with cut out pulp, flattened "bottom" and sprinkled with salt are often used. Mexicans often offer guests a welcome sip of aperitif in these pretty vessels.
Tequila is also an integral ingredient in numerous cocktails, such as Margarita, Tequila Sunrise, Chivas or Toreador.
Perhaps the most popular tequila in Russia is the Olmeca brand. This brand of tequila is constantly evolving and combines the perfect balance of export tequila, among the most popular Olmec drinks are: classic tequila, tequila gold (golden tequila), chocolate tequila, silver tequila.
Tequila is drunk cold or warm
In conclusion, a few words about the culture of consumption of the Mexican drink. Tequila is drunk cold, and in no case warm, using it only as an aperitif or digestif. The only dish that Mexicans believe goes perfectly with the drink is the local guacamole - peppered mashed avocado mixed with spicy tomato sauce.
Update: 17.06.2015
Category: Tequila