If you like to relax and spend the evening before the weekend in a noisy company, then you will almost certainly have to drink some alcohol. In order not to get into an unpleasant situation, after which it will be painfully embarrassing, it is necessary to observe the measure and have an idea about the culture of drinking alcohol, especially strong ones. Any alcohol has its own history and rules of use, which would be very good to know and follow.
Recently, a tequila drink has been popular in Russia. His homeland is distant and hot Mexico. It is based on a squeeze from the core of agave, tart and very strong. Despite their fame, few know how to drink tequila correctly. There are many answers to this question.
For example, Mexicans do not follow any traditions at all when drinking this drink. It is poured into local high glasses and consumed in one gulp without any special snack. It is noteworthy that in the homeland of tequila it is not customary to serve it chilled, room temperature is optimal . To make the taste of the drink softer, it is often washed down with a non-alcoholic cocktail called Sangrita. The Sangrita contains mixed juices of tomato, lime and orange, and added hot chopped chili peppers. The last ingredient can be replaced with ordinary pepper and salt.
Everyone knows how to drink tequila in a classic or international way. This necessarily requires salt and lemon, recently, however, it is often replaced with lime. So, the ritual of drinking is as follows.
A few drops of lemon are dripped onto the hand, a little salt is poured, after which it is licked, tequila is drunk in one gulp and a slice of citrus is taken.
Not everyone complies with international standards. For example, how do you drink tequila in Germany? The list of manipulations remains unchanged, but instead of salt, cinnamon is used, and lemon is replaced with orange. Such a change in the appetizer radically changes the taste and slightly softens the bitterness of tequila.
If someone wondered how to drink tequila in the bars and restaurants of our country, then they know that the traditions here, of course, are respected, but in their own way. The edges of all glasses are moistened and covered with a dense layer of salt.
As a decorative element, you can add a slice of lemon or simply put a few slices on a separate plate next to it.
Tequila can be drunk not only in its pure form, it is also often found in cocktails. The most famous of them is called "Tequila Boom", it is highly appreciated in nightlife due to the simplicity of preparation, a minimum of components and a bright strong taste that literally knocks down. The cocktail contains only two ingredients: tequila itself and a carbonated soft drink like sprite or lemonade. As for the quantity, only one third of the capacity is required of alcohol. All components are actively mixed, the glass is tightly covered with a palm and drops sharply down. Be careful when drinking such a drink, due to its carbonated component it knocks down even faster.
If we drink tequila, we must do it right and beautifully, many say.
If you are one of them, study interesting world traditions and cocktail recipes, and most importantly, remember the fine line between alcoholism and cultural drinking.