Alcoholic beverages that exist in the world havedifferent tastes, strength, history. Today we will talk about tequila - a Mexican alcoholic drink, the taste of which is so bright and unusual that many men compare it to a beautiful girl, whose love can bring happiness, and deceit, and pain. To fully experience the taste of this drink, you need to know how to drink tequila correctly, that is, do not mix it with other alcohol, and, of course, know the measure, since tequila, like vodka, gives a strong hangover.
"Cactus Moonshine"
It is quite common to hear tequilacalled "Mexican moonshine" or "cactus vodka" - this is far from true. The prickly plant has nothing to do with it, just like homemade Russian alcohol. This drink is made from the juice of the blue agave - a plant that grows only in Mexico. For Mexicans themselves, tequila is a rather important drink, since many historical moments of the country are associated with it. Agave has been growing in Mexico for more than nine thousand years. In ancient times, it was used as food, considering it very healthy. In the 16th century, the first drink from agave appeared. This happened thanks to the Spanish conquistadors, who did not spend a day without drinking. The brandy they brought ran out pretty quickly, and the Spaniards, showing resourcefulness, tried to make an alcoholic drink from the core of the agave. This is how "mezcal" appeared - the ancestor of modern tequila. Mescal still exists today, but it is a slightly different drink than real tequila, which is made from blue agave, while five varieties of this plant are used to produce mescal. The drink in the form that is now presented in stores appeared in the 19th century. There are several different categories of tequila, it differs in the production method, degrees and aging. Each of these types has its own aroma and taste. Tequila connoisseurs say that the best drink should be aged for at least four years, and made 100 percent from agave, without adding additional sugars. The strength of the drink can vary from 40 to 55 degrees - it also depends on the production method. Of the simple unaged varieties, "golden tequila" is especially popular. To give the drink the desired color, it is tinted with burnt caramel, which makes it similar to aged tequila.
How to drink and with what to drink
There are many ways to drink tequila.It is quite unusual that in Mexico this fact is not given an important role, no one thinks about how to drink tequila correctly - everyone drinks the drink in a way that is convenient for them. But for Europeans it is a real ritual, to which they devote enough time, because drinking tequila correctly means being one of their own in the society of its admirers. Man has always been inclined to various kinds of groups and societies, and there is no getting away from it ... The most famous and popular way is to drink tequila with lime and salt. Before starting, you need to prepare a little. Between the middle and index fingers on the back of the hand, squeeze out a few drops of lime and sprinkle the juice with salt. A piece of lime will go as a snack, so put it next to the glass. Now lick the salt off your hand, quickly drink the drink, and wash it down with lime. By the way, if there is no lime, it can be replaced with lemon. A very common way of drinking tequila among young people is the tequila boom cocktail. It has gained popularity in night clubs and discos due to its invigorating effect. You need to mix tequila with tonic or sprite, cover the glass with your palm and hit it sharply on the table. The shake will make the drink seem to boil, you need to drink it quickly until the cocktail settles. They also drink tequila neat, washing it down with a cocktail made from tomato and lemon juice with a pinch of chili pepper. In youth clubs, this drink is often used to make popular cocktails - El desierto, Sangrita, Margarita. True tequila fans add it to tea, coffee, and even cognac. Based on all the facts, it is impossible to answer the question of how to drink gold tequila, or any other, in a definitive way. Everyone just drinks it in their own way, as they like it best. So let's follow the example of the Mexicans and not ask ourselves this question, but just relax and sip this excellent drink!
