Tequila alcoholic beverage originated in a fiery and unique Mexico, where there is always an atmosphere of fun and uncontrollable celebration. In this country, this drink is considered almost a symbol of the state, so it has become so
popular all over the world. Many countries buy it in large quantities to please their residents with an unforgettable taste.
Many alcohol lovers have a question: “What is tequila? What is this drink made of? ” Most people think tequila is made from Mexican cacti. But this is a profound mistake, because the drink is made from the fruits of blue agave, which has nothing to do with cacti. Tequila production is a very long and laborious process, involving a large number of complex stages. It begins, of course, with the ripening of the fruit, which is striking in its size and gives about 100 liters of delicious juice. Next, the juice is transported in special opaque containers in the winery, where the production of tequila begins. What a special concentrate is made of, which will then be used in various proportions for different types of this drink. For example, there are types of tequila that contain only agave sugar, the cheaper classes of this drink contain sugar from other fruits and vegetables, as well as chemical constituents. By the way, experts who are versed in alcoholic beverages say that the presence of any impurities spoils the unforgettable taste of this drink and makes it more harmful.
Winery owners also purchase a large amount of quality wood for one of the stages of tequila beverage production. What are special strong barrels made of in which this unique drink is infused? Usually they are made from oak. It was then that tequila absorbs the taste of wood, which makes it refreshing and invigorating. Often, to add flavor, this drink is stored in barrels that previously had cognac, bourbon, or whiskey. Tequila also acquires its unique color through storage in barrels, but sometimes manufacturers, trying to save money, add artificial dyes that degrade the quality of the drink.
Different countries have their own traditions of drinking such a drink as tequila. What are cocktails made with in Russia and other countries? In our country, the use of this drink can be considered special: before drinking it, you need to sprinkle salt with your hand, drink a gulp of tequila and seize everything with a lemon. And the youth came up with such a term as "tequila boom." Many people do not understand what this expression means. In fact, everything is quite simple: before using tequila, you need to mix it with a tonic or other gas-containing drink, after which shake well and drink quickly, the sensations will be indescribable.
Currently, tequila occupies one of the leading sales positions in the world of alcohol, displacing such well-known drinks as whiskey, cognac and scotch tape. This is not surprising, because it has an unusual and fresh taste that will appeal to all lovers of strong alcohol.