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Tequila
An introduction to the SPIRIT of the agave!
Tequila hints, tips and trivia
Remember that when you open a bottle of tequila, you subject its contents to oxidization, just as you would a bottle of wine. This can rob the tequila of its agave flavours in a matter of a few weeks to a month. Also, you can lose alcohol to evaporation. Tequila doesn't last indefinitely. You have to drink it soon - usually within 1-2 months - otherwise it starts to lose its zest.
The proper order of the traditional method of drinking tequila is salt-tequila-lime: lick, sip, bite.
No Mexican alcoholic drink is made from cactus. However, cactus is used in some fruit drinks, salads and other food items.
Tequila - A to Z
A complete glossary (and we mean complete) of everything related to Tequila , Mezcal and Pulque can be found on our favourite Tequila site. Click here »
Want to know more about Tequila ?
Visit Ian Chadwicks detailed and well researched tribute site to Tequila. Tequila : In search of the Blue Agave
Ian's site offers a comprehensive look at the Mexican drink called tequila - with individual sections (pages) on tequila's production, history, lore, culture,a full glossary and more. Just click on any of his many links to read about some of the myths and legends surrounding tequila; the tequila industry, or to peer into the Mexican home of the spirit: Jalisco state.
We thank Ian for his permission to use his writing and content to highlight Tequila on thatstheSPIRIT.com
Readers interested in the status of Tequila and Mezcal in Canada will want to read a feature article that Ian wrote for the Tequila based website: Tequila Aficionado.com