Definition of tequila
: a Mexican liquor made chiefly from the fermented sap of the blue agave that has been subjected to two separate distillations
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As far as vices are concerned, tequila and candy are high up on the list for most people (including this writer).
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In addition to the cuisine, wine, and cocktails, Ryan Rama will be serving high-end tequila and mescal from Tequila Ocho.
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Bartender Casey Robison makes some of the best tequila drinks on Capitol Hill.
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While tequila must be made only of blue agave, there are more than 30 species of agave plant that are sanctioned in the making of mezcal.
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Think: burrata with beetroot and lime, mini tacos with a shot of tequila, or mini sliders with a side of sweet potato fries.
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Never has the liquor — tequila’s smokier, rougher parent spirit — been more visible, plentiful or popular.
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Or call for the Medicina Latina, which mixes tequila, mezcal, ginger, and lime to cure what ails you.
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The Wang Wang turned out to be a house specialty – a powerhouse of gin, vodka, rum, scotch, bourbon, tequila, brandy, triple sec, orange juice, pineapple, and grenadine.
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Origin and Etymology of tequila
Spanish, from Tequila, town in Jalisco state, Mexico
First Known Use: 1849
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playDefinition of tequila for English Language Learners
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: a strong, clear alcoholic drink from Mexico
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