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.

Not surprisingly, most of the ways to drink tequila appeared in its historical homeland.

Traditional Mexican way

Severe Mexican guys prefer to drink tequila in its original form, and in one gulp. In this case, no (even the most symbolic) snacks or additional drinks are recognized that drown out the authentic flavor bouquet and unique aroma of the cactus creation.

Tequila and sangrita

More fanciful connoisseurs of tequila, knocking over a glass of their favorite potion, slowly and thoughtfully wash it down with a local soft drink, sangrita (a richly peppered, salted mixture of tomato and orange juice).

Banderita (flag of Mexico)

Among patriots, a method called Banderita (flag) is popular. Three piles are placed in a row. The first contains sangrita, the second contains tequila, the third contains lime juice. Further, all three drinks are drunk in the mentioned sequence, imitating the colors of the national flag of Mexico.

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 the glass, after which, the container covered with the palm of the hand does not strongly, but noticeably hits the table for shaking the drink. The resulting foamy mixture is drunk in one gulp.

Extreme way

Extreme lovers are impressed by a drink consisting of 33 ml of tequila and 330 ml of light beer. In the United States, this mix, in view of its intoxicating properties, has received the eloquent nickname of Mist.

Chili pepper and tequila

This way of drinking tequila is to eat a small chili pepper before emptying the glass.

Tequila with sugar, cinnamon and orange

In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. 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, due to which the drink will acquire a golden hue. This happens due to the addition of caramel to tequila. It is worth noting that girls really like this version of drinking tequila.

wolf

Pour in a row 6 shots of tequila, 20-50 ml per person. After each shot you howl like a wolf, at the end of the set you make a wolf howl!

Video how to drink tequila

How to drink tequila with salt

Among the methods of drinking tequila that originated outside of Mexico, the most common is the so-called Wheel.

A little salt is poured on the hand, in the area between the thumb and forefinger, and a slice of lime or lemon is squeezed with the tips of the same fingers (according to the German model, salt can be replaced with ground cinnamon, and lime with orange).

After that, the salt is licked off, tequila is drunk and the fruit is bitten. But, despite the prevalence of this method, there are some non-obvious subtleties. So, to keep salt on the skin, instead of the generally accepted preliminary licking of the sprinkled area, you can irrigate the already sprinkled area with a drop of lime or lemon.

In addition, it is possible to both sharpen and muffle the taste sensations from the mentioned combination. In the first case, you should exhale before licking the salt and inhale only after the lime, in the second case, you need to inhale at the beginning, and exhale at the end.

What glasses do you drink tequila in?

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 carved pulp, a flattened “bottom” and salted edges are often used. Mexicans often offer guests a welcome sip of aperitif in these pretty dishes.

Tequila is also an essential ingredient in numerous cocktails such as Margarita, Tequila Sunrise, Chiwawa or Bullfighter.

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 Olmeca drinks can be distinguished: classic tequila, gold tequila (gold tequila), chocolate tequila, silver tequila.

Tequila drink 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, according to Mexicans, goes perfectly with a drink is the local guacamole – peppered avocado puree mixed with a spicy tomato sauce.

Relevance: 17.06.2015

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