National Tequila Day
With a little lime and salt on July 24th, commemorate National Tequila Day... Make a Margarita, Paloma, or a Mamasita to commemorate the day! People have been making Tequila for centuries, and it was once known as mezcal wine..
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In fact, Tequila is mezcal, but mezcal isn't Tequila.. Tequila is distilled from a specific species of agave plant, which is why it's so. In addition, the legislation safeguards its production. urney into Tequila's history. Take a sip, and we'll travel into Tequila's past.
Tequila history
It all started in the 16th century. Cortez and his Spanish conquistadors landed on the North American continent. They weren't particularly concerned about the dehydrated mezcal wine they were served. Nevertheless, the Spanish introduced copper stills to the population. Start with the distillation process.
Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico. Now, our journey takes us to Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico. The town made a name for themselves by distilling Blue Agave in a valley west of Guadalajara, Mexico. Despite the fact that a variety of succulents in Mexico produce mezcal, only one produces the nectar to distill Tequila. In the highlands, the Blue Agave grows. Indeed, the growing weather contributes to a larger size and sweeter tasting agave.. In comparison, agave grown in the lowland regions of the lowland regions tastes and smells more herbal.
The legislation in Mexico protects Tequila manufacturing. Tequila is only Tequila if it is made within Jalisco, according to the law, if it is made within Jalisco. In addition, the law limits production to areas in Guanajuato, Michoacan, Nayarit, and Tamaulipas. However, Tequila cannot be identified as such as the same ingredients that were distilled somewhere else cannot be identified as Tequila.
Interestingly, many companies in the Tequila industry today, in fact, were the first commercial producers of Tequila. For example, José Antonio Cuervo obtained the first license for making the favored drink. He maintained a well-known company as well. Don Cenobio Sauza and Félix López, two other brands, whose companies are still in some form today, are two other brands.
Connoisseurs relish a good tequila like a good whiskey in cocktails such as the margarita or tequila sunrise. As a result, savvy drinkers enjoy Tequila's smooth revival. Surprisingly, it is not the firewater they remember from their youth.
How to attend national tequila day. tequila day in the United States
Make a cocktail for you and your family and your guests while making fajitas. For a new drink, try margaritas or a new cocktail. Make a dinner out of your dish to make a celebration out of it. (Remember always to drink responsibly and never drink and drive; remember, never to drink and drive). Join the discussion by posting #NationalTequilaDay on social media...
