How do Beginners drink tequila?
Drink tequila is to sip it on its own.
One of the most distinctive spirits in the entire globe is tequila. Tequila is a fantastic spirit to incorporate in any cocktail or to sip on its own, whether you choose clear or gold, smooth tequilas or a more flavorful spirit. Many tequila experts would vouch that sipping tequila neat is the ideal way to consume it. You can order your tequila chilled, on the rocks (ice), or straight up if you do this, however most people like it chilled. The only time to order it with salt and lime is for shots.
Tequila, lime, and salt must be combined in a certain order to make a tequila shot (or tequila cruda). Lick the salt off your hand first, take the shot quickly, and finish by sucking on a lime wedge. This is the mantra to keep in mind.
How do Mexicans drink tequila?
Tequila is traditionally consumed in a caballito, a tall, skinny shot glass, with salt, lime, and other seasonings. Tequila is typically consumed in Mexico neat, devoid of salt and lime. Sangria, a drink that is often created with orange juice, grenadine (or tomato juice), and hot chilli, is a favorite accompaniment to good tequila in some areas.
What is a Caballito glass?
Caballito means “the little horse”.
The term “Caballito” still refers to the long, narrow shot glass used to consume tequila. 350 ml are in it. includes a lid and filter made of stainless steel. The tale first appeared during the era of the former agave haciendas, when the foremen used to ride out on horses to monitor fieldwork. They would wear a hollowed-out and sliced bull’s horn around their necks for drinking tequila. According to mythology, when questioned why they dressed in this manner, they said simply, “It’s for tequila on the small horse (caballito).” The diminutive tequila glass rapidly earned this name.
Ordering a Mixed Tequila Drink
Lime juice or just a squeeze of lime is also a great compliment to most tequilas. Make sure that you are aware of the type of tequila you are ordering. A dark, Extra Anejo tequila is going to go better with coffee or espresso than a clear tequila just like a Silver Tequila is going to go better with a dash of lime or fruit juice than a dark tequila.
