Not every representative of this expensive drink is worthy to bear the name "tequila". Patron is perhaps one of the most responsible manufacturers of a great drink. Refined aroma and soft interweaving of tastes create a unique bouquet peculiar only to the products of this company.
Tequila Patron
Tequila "Cartridge" meet the high standards of the country of origin. In Mexico, there is even a special law governing the rules for production, aging and bottling. A team of well-trained specialists oversees every stage of the production of high-quality drinks of this brand.
What is tequila?
This is a strong alcoholic drink from a special kind of plant similar to a cactus. For the manufacture of Tequila "Patron" only blue agave is suitable , growing mainly in the state of Jalisco, in Mexico. The original taste is achieved by a unique composition, including more than 50% alcohol from agave juice. A purchase may cost a decent amount, but it will justify expectations.
A good drink and can not be cheap. In order to distill the juice, you must first grow a plant for about ten years. Only after that it reaches the required size. An adult plant can reach a weight of 90 kg! Then the juice is squeezed, sugar is added to it and left until the end of fermentation. After distillation, a rich and exotic Tequila "Cartridge" is obtained.
Interesting Facts
Historians claim that the first producers of the original agave drink were the Aztecs. Presumably at the beginning of the thirteenth century, the Aztec Nakhtual tribe made the first "drink of the gods", which was considered sacred.
A strong Mexican brand became a real Mexican brand only in the seventies of the last century. Today, the areas where Blue Agave for Tequila Patron is grown are protected by UNESCO.
Mostly all types of tequila contain from 35 to 50% alcohol, but some elite varieties contain up to 55% alcohol. The most expensive specimens are gaining their taste, insisting in oak barrels. With long exposure, tequila loses up to 10% alcohol. Excess fusel oils are leveled with oak wood, the drink becomes more refined and delicate.
At the end of the last and the beginning of this century, the entry of Patron tequila into the market was significantly reduced. "Patron" has lost most of the blue agave plantations, which are vital for the production of the drink. The reason was a decrease in the plant's ability to tolerate disease. The Mexican government urgently took emergency measures to save the amazing plant. However, despite the gradual increase in plantations, the prices for the finished drink remained quite high.
Varieties of tequila "Cartridge"
Patron is a well-known manufacturer of a fragrant drink, which is highly regarded not only abroad, but also in our country. Patron Spirits is a promoted brand and the largest exporter of premium tequila, represented by three popular species.
The first of them is the elite tequila Reposado Patron, which means “rested”, aged three or more months in white oak barrels or steel tanks. The longer the exposure, the more golden the tint of the drink. Soft texture is achieved thanks to double distillation. In its production, the highest quality grade of the best blue agave is used - tequilana weber.
It is a very mild blend of exquisite aromas. Light shades of citrus are mixed with the heady taste of honey and vanilla. From a distance you can feel a slight astringency of oak bark and a pleasant aftertaste.
Many bartenders use tequila of this variety to make original cocktails. True connoisseurs receive undeniable pleasure from a clean, undiluted drink.
Tequila "Cartridge Anejo", or "seasoned" - the second, but no less popular luxury alcohol. The stay of this variety in cognac barrels lasts from a year to three years. For the production of blended drink agave of the same name is used. After the ripening, the tequila is bottled or small barrels.
This is an amber-golden drink with a pleasant aroma of melon and honey. The barely noticeable sweetness of vanilla is muffled by a light haze and captivates with its depth.
Connoisseurs prefer to drink tequila "Patron Anyeho" with the addition of a small amount of apple cider, which gives the drink a more intense taste.
The crystal clear tequila "Cartridge Silver" differs from the first two varieties not only in its color, but also in its tasteful originality. It is dominated by intense agave aromas and a mild natural sweetness. This type of high-quality drink is not aged and bottled immediately after distillation.
How to drink tequila
In answering this question, opinions differ. Food lovers prefer to drink undiluted tequila. Their argument is to evaluate the sophistication and richness of a fragrance only after you have “tasted” this “divine drink” in its purest form. They believe that only by slowly sipping, you can properly feel its originality and an abundance of shades.
It is best to drink tequila at room temperature from a small narrow glass glass. This form gives a person the opportunity to inhale the full composition of odors. A little salt on the back of your hand and a graceful slice of lemon or lime will complement the effect.
Despite the claims of experts that a chic drink does not require additives, many prefer it as part of a variety of cocktails. The most popular are margarita, sunrise or sunrise, and tequila "Patron" with tonic.
Margarita
The traditional composition of this wonderful drink: 30 ml of tequila, the same amount of natural lime juice, a few drops of orange liquor. The cocktail is whipped in a shaker and poured into glasses. The edges can be decorated with a rim of salt and a thin wedge of lime.
Sunrise
This is a simple summer cocktail of 40 ml Tequila Patron, 10 ml of lime juice and pomegranate. Sometimes for added piquancy add different syrups, soda or liquor. Some prefer to add natural orange juice.
All components are placed in a blender with pieces of ice and slightly whipped. This luxurious mixture is filled with chilled glasses and stringed with an orange slice on the edge.
TT
This is a funny abbreviation for the original ¼ tequila cocktail, ½ cup tonic, ice and a little lime.
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