- Made from Blue Agave plant – not a cactus
- True tequila only from Jalisco, Guanajuato, Tamaulipas, Michoacan, Nayarit
Anything from outside these areas must legally be called Mescal - There are two categories – 100% agave, and then Mixto Tequila (51%)The good stuff will say 100% Agave
- Within the 100% category, there are several classifications
- Blanco or Silver – Clear, with pure nothing flavor (Good for margaritas)
- Reposado – Aged in oak barrels for at least 2 months, but not more than a year (Reposado means “rested”)
- Añejo is aged 1-3 years – (Añejo means “aged”) Similar to scotch and bourbon
- Extra Añejo – Aged for more than 3 years in a wooden barrel – Sip like a cognac
Best Simple Margarita
- Reposado tequila
- Agave nectar
Traditional Margarita
- Prepare a plate with 1/2 oz Blue Agave Tequila and a drop of agave nectar
- Invert glass and dip in the agave mixture
- Count to 10 to allow the alcohol to evaporate
- Dip in a plate of kosher salt to coat the rim
- Prepare the margarita flavorings
- 2 limes (halved)
- 1 thin slice of lime for garnish
- 1/2 Valencia (sour) orange – pieced
- 2 limes quartered
- Ream juice from the halved limes and set aside
- Put the Valencia and quarter pieces into a muddler
- Add 2 TBL agave nectar into the muddler
- Muddle for two minutes
- Strain into a glass
- Add 2 oz Blue Agave Tequila
- Add the vodka from the plate
- Shake with 3/4 C ice for 30 seconds
- Strain into the prepared glass
- Apply the lime wheel
