International Tequilla Day: Celebrate Tequilla Day

July 24 is the official day of Tequilla. If not, have a lemon wedge and a little salt and let’s celebrate tequilla day the tequilla way. The old saying goes “one tequila, two tequilla, three tequila, floor”, but before you hit the floor, you should know where your favorite liquor comes from!

Origin of Tequilla

As North America’s first distilled beverage and the first commercially produced alcohol, Tequillas’s history is long and rich. Its roots go back to pre-Hispanic times, this drink is by fermentation of the Agave plant.

Drink and Hollywood

Many Hollywood celebrities have ventured into the liquor industry creating their own brands.

Justin Timberlake- 901 Silver Tequilla

Carlos Santana- Casa Noble Tequilla

George Clooney- Casamigos Tequilla

Liquor festivals

Here are some popular festivals to consider

1- The Tequilla festival of the Day of the Dead is celebrated throughout Mexico but particularly in the south and

central regions.

2- The South Florida Tequilla festival takes place every year in South Florida to celebrate the famous Mexican spirit.

3- The Northwest Tequilla festival is another event celebrated in the US The tequila festival here is made even more interesting by adding yoga to it.

4- Tequilla and taco music festival takes place in San Diego and Santa Cruz, in the United States of America, so come and free yourself.

4-Different categories of Tequilla

Tequilla is one of the most popular spirits in the world, but spirits can still be incredibly confusing. Mexican laws establish that tequilla can only be made in the state of Jalisco, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, and Tamaulipas.

How many types of tequilla

White

This is Tequilla in its purest form, it is the brandy just distilled without any aging in oak, it is just the flavor of the Agave.

Young

This category of tequilla is rare to find but it does exist, it is a white that has been mixed with color, caramel or sugar syrups.

Rested

They are Tequillas that spend from two months to a year in oak barrels, they are perfect for margaritas and other mixed drinks.

Old

A tequilla aged from one to three years in the barrells. This is a sippy tequilla, one that exhibits not only agave flavors but also rich floral and vanilla aromas.

Extra annex

Any Tequilla aged over three years. These are the bottles that are highly collectible and must-haves for true tequilla aficionados.

Important facts about the drink

1- Tequilla has a designation of origin. Like champagne, cognac, and some fine wines, tequilla can only be produced in five regions of Mexico.

2- It must be made from the blue Agave plant.

3- A common practice in the United States is to have a drink with lime and salt while in Mexico they choose to savor their Tequillas.

4- This spirit has been a source for many of the best chefs in the world to invent extraordinary pairings.

5- Before tasting the tequilla use your nose.

Tequila shots and famous tequila

Any talk about tequila cannot be completed without the mention of the super famous, the super cool of Tequilla. A huge hit at parties, these drinks are a must-have for all tequila lovers. So, sprinkle some salt in your hand, take a wedge of lime between your fingers, from bottom to top with the shots of tequila, and bite into the lime. The good times have come.

Conclution

There is only one way to celebrate Tequilla Day and that is by creating your own Little Mexico, with Mexican cuisine such as Tacos, Burritos, Enchiladas and Soups. However, this is not the only way to celebrate Tequilla day, feel free to let your imagination run wild with this holiday.

Greetings to the day of Tequilla-July 24