Source: Malinkaphoto, AdobeStockMexican tequila has long won the hearts of alcohol lovers around the world. It is a distillate based on agave juice, which gives the drink its original and characteristic taste. In this article, we will tell you what to drink tequila with and what snack to choose for it!
How to drink tequila
Pure tequila is best served chilled to 16-18 degrees Celsius. For those who prefer colder drinks, 9-13 degrees Celsius. It is served in special tequila shot glasses and drunk in one gulp.
The classic way is to drink tequila from a shot glass with a salt rim and bite into a slice of lime or lemon. But there is also a more original option with ground cinnamon instead of salt and orange instead of lemon. This will reveal the familiar drink from a new perspective!
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What to snack on with tequila
The choice of snack depends on the scale of the gathering and your plans for it. For a few tequila shots, light snacks will suffice, but for more substantial get-togethers, it's better to choose full main courses!
1. Fruits
The simplest and lightest snack when lemons have become boring. Citrus and tropical fruits, like pineapple or mango, go best with tequila.
Source: AdobeStock2. Cheese
A cheese platter is always appropriate with any alcohol, and tequila is no exception. Choose different cheeses to your taste – from soft creamy to aromatic aged varieties.
3. Meat platter
Ham, sausages, roulades – a classic meat platter for a feast with tequila and beyond. You can also add breadsticks, crackers, or Mexican nachos with sauce.
Source: AdobeStock4. Hot dishes
When you need something hearty and filling with tequila, main courses will come in handy. Feel free to prepare meat and fish, and potatoes are best as a side dish.
5. Mushrooms and olives
Marinated olives and black olives will always perfectly complement a shot of tequila. Mushrooms are suitable in any form – fried, baked, or also marinated.
6. Shrimp
Among all seafood, we recommend serving fried shrimp with spices, aromatic herbs, and a slice of lemon with tequila. If possible, grill them.
Source: AdobeStock7. Vegetables
This can be a simple vegetable platter or light vegetable salads. Fresh Mexican salsa made from chopped tomatoes, onions, hot peppers, and spices is excellent. Serve it with pita bread, toast, or bruschetta.
8. Quesadilla and burrito
Thin corn tortillas with a variety of fillings – vegetables, meat, minced meat, cheese, corn, mushrooms, beans. Another wonderful option for a hearty snack with tequila!
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What to mix tequila with
Not everyone likes strong drinks neat, so tequila can easily be diluted. The simplest way is to add a little ice and water, but there are more interesting options!
1. Citrus juices
Mainly lemon or orange, but you can also use lime or grapefruit juice. The citrus flavor perfectly softens the alcohol's strength. And from tequila, orange juice, and grenadine, the famous Tequila Sunrise cocktail is made!
Source: AdobeStock2. Tomato juice
Tequila is one of those drinks that perfectly combines with rich tomato juice. It completely eliminates the burning sensation of alcohol in the mouth. You can also add spices, orange slices, or a celery stalk.
3. Other juices
Among other juices, we recommend trying tequila with clarified apple or rich cherry juice. However, overly sweet tropical nectars are best avoided!
4. Sweet soda
Sprite or Seven-Up are ideal for silver tequila and light, refreshing cocktails. Coca-Cola and Pepsi are for sweet cocktails with gold tequila. Serve them with ice and a slice of lemon or cucumber.
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Another versatile option, but this time for those who prefer bitter and not overly sweet cocktails. Tequila has a neutral taste, so you can try different tonics.
6. Beer
This recipe is very popular in tequila's homeland – Mexico. Any type of light or dark, filtered or unfiltered beer will do. Such a cocktail should always be drunk in one gulp.
Source: AdobeStock7. Liqueurs
Various liqueurs are used to give tequila a brighter flavor. For example, an excellent Margarita is made from silver tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur. And from tequila and coffee liqueur, the popular Silver Bullet shot is made. The layered Green Mexican shot is made from tequila, banana liqueur, and lemon juice.
8. Strong alcohol
In strong cocktails, tequila combines with different types of rum and whiskey, vodka, gin, or sambuca. The same liqueurs, juices, fresh juices, and sodas are used for dilution.
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