The Mexican drink par excellence has become very popular in recent years. I'm sure you've had it many times but what do you know about the tequila and its types?
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In this article we are going to talk about the types of tequila that exist and that you can't miss in your business or on your table.
Tequila and types, where do they come from?
Tequila is an alcoholic beverage produced by distilling the must obtained from the heart of the blue agave.
The plant that gives rise to this popular spirit has a centre that is also known as mezcal. In Nahuatl, mezcal means "the house of the moon" and refers to the centre, the core, the essence.
In the mid-16th century, a Spaniard with a taste for experimentation began to make mezcal in the lands of Tequila, given the abundance of blue agaves in the area.
That was the beginning of an industry, sometimes clandestine but always very popular, of the drink that is now the flagship of Mexican culture, and of which Spain is the third largest importer in the world.
Classification of tequilas
According to the Tequila Regulatory CouncilThere are five types:
- White or silver: matured for less than two months in oak or holm oak vats.
- Joven or oro: the result of blending white tequila with reposado, añejo or extra añejo tequila.
- Reposado: is matured for at least two months in oak or holm oak.
- Añejo: it must be matured for at least one year in direct contact with the aforementioned woods.
- Extra añejo: this is the one with the longest maturation process, at least three years.
What to combine tequila with?
If you want to cleanse your taste buds without losing the notes of agave, mineral water (sparkling or still) is the best choice. chaser ideal.
In Mexico it is very common to accompany it with sangrita, a non-alcoholic drink that is usually served with tequila blanco.
Clamato, the tomato and clam drink, goes very well with beer and tequila.
Another of the chasers perfect, because of how well it combines, is lemonade. Add some mint leaves and enjoy the explosion of flavours.
And last but not least: beer, which is also used to make the famous michelada.
As you can see, tequila is a very versatile drink that can also be used to make many surprising cocktails.
Gummy cloud liqueur with tequila, can you imagine it? Well, it exists
If you like tequila, you will love what we are going to present to you now. If you don't, you'll love it too, because tequila creams and liqueurs are sweet and smooth, a delight.
Buitral is a Spanish brand of very, very special tequila creams. They are made with premium Mexican blue agave, which is combined with fruits and fresh cream of superior quality, to obtain different, striking, unique drinks. If you serve them chilled, they will be the star of your menu.
Mango, strawberries, chocolate... They are ideal as a dessert or to enjoy on their own. You've never tasted anything like them, you'll want to try them again.
Which tequila to choose?
Depending on the event you are going to serve it at, or the drinks menu it will be part of, it will be better to choose one tequila or another.
The best recommendation we can give you is that, if you want to surprise, don't leave the choice to chance.
Get in touch with us so that we can advise you on the tequila and types that best suit your celebration or your business. What you should have no doubt about is that you will succeed, for sure.
