In my previous article, I talked to you about Vodka and cocktails prepared with this distilled spirit.
Today, I’m talking to you about tequila.
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Tequila: Some Information
Tequila is a distilled beverage from Mexico, obtained through the fermentation of sugars found in the agave plant followed by distillation. In Mexico, various types of agave grow, with the most prestigious being the blue agave, which grows only in the city of Tequila and certain areas of Jalisco.
Tequila is categorized based on aging:
- Reposado: aged in oak barrels for at least 3 months
- Añejo: aged from 1 to 3 years in contact with wood
- Extra añejo: aged beyond 3 years
When choosing tequila, opt for one made with 100% agave for quality. According to Mexican law, tequila must contain at least 51% agave. However, 100% agave indicates higher quality.
Margarita
Origin
A cocktail dedicated to actress Marjorie King, whose name in Spanish is Margarita. Marjorie was allergic to all spirits except tequila, prompting a bartender to create this cocktail.
Ingredients
- 3.5 cl tequila
- 2 cl triple sec
- 1.5 cl fresh lime or lemon juice
- Salt for garnish
Preparation
- Shake all ingredients with ice
- Strain into a salt-rimmed cocktail glass
Pairing
Margarita pairs well with seafood and fried dishes.
Fruit Frozen Margarita
Fruit Fozen is prepared with different types of ripe fruit, such as strawberries.
Ingredients
- 3.5 cl tequila
- 2 cl triple sec
- 1.5 cl fresh lime or lemon juice
- Some ripe strawberries
- Lime slice and strawberry for garnish
Preparation
- Blend ingredients with ice and chosen fruit
- Pour into a chilled cocktail glass
Pairing
Pair with assorted sliced fruits like mango, papaya, passion fruit, or guava.
Tequila Sunrise
Origin
Believed to have originated in the 1950s in Cancun or Acapulco, this recipe was codified by IBA, featuring orange juice as a variation from the original 1930 recipe.
Ingredients
- 4.5 cl tequila
- 9 cl orange juice
- 1.5 cl grenadine syrup
- Orange slice and cherry for garnish
Preparation
- Pour tequila and orange juice over ice cubes in a highball glass
- Add a dash of grenadine
- Do not stir
- Garnish with an orange slice and cherry
Pairing
Ideal with orange salad, tuna and goat cheese stuffed tomatoes, sweet and sour marinated swordfish, or raw vegetables with yogurt sauce.
Tommy’s Margarita
Ingredients
- 4.5 cl tequila
- 1.5 cl lime juice
- 2 teaspoons agave nectar
Preparation
- Shake ingredients with ice in a shaker
- Strain into a chilled glass
Pairing
Tommy’s Margarita is less dry than the original Margarita. It pairs well with fresh cheeses, chocolate mousse, or passion fruit ice cream.
Amo la buona cucina e le tradizioni enogastronomiche italiane, per me vino e dessert non sono solo un contorno ma la parte più interessante del buon vivere.
