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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The actor, who turns 57 on Sunday, celebrated the milestone by doing a shot of Casamigos tequila with his longtime pal and business partner Rande Gerber — and PEOPLE has the exclusive video above.
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This Cinco de Mayo party doubles as a tequila-tasting soiree.
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Exports of pure tequila from Mexico to the United States are up 198% in the past decade.
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One Cocktail Fizzer will cost $30, or all seven for $200, so maybe, bring your thirsty tequila-loving friends, too.
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Seven tiny shots with one-bite garnishes function as curious apperitivi and digestivi, like tequila with a pungent black-garlic sangrita or sherry with a pickled green cherry tomato.
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Tasting of some very fine tequila from the Maracame distillery and Xicala Mezcal.
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Swing by Millennium Park to support local art, Grant Park to support local grub or Margarita Festival to support your need for tequila in this hot, humid summer weather.
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For a mocktail, replace tequila with lemon or lime seltzer.
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Origin and Etymology of tequila
Spanish, from Tequila, town in Jalisco state, Mexico
TEQUILA Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of tequila for English Language Learners
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: a strong, clear alcoholic drink from Mexico
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