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Cocktails with tequila: recipes

Tequila is a national Mexican alcohol, it is obtained during distillation of alcohol from the core of the agave, which fermented - it is called pulque.

Some time ago very few people had an idea about this drink. However, this exotic was firmly entrenched in North America and conquered Europe. The name of this drink is associated with the name of one botanical plant - Agave tequilana. But it is possible that it happened due to the small town of the same name, where this drink was first produced. Today, cocktails with tequila are very popular. They will be discussed a little later.

Tequila, like many other drinks, has a classification, albeit very conditional.

Blanco (silver) - white (silver). This tequila without aging or with it, but its term is very small - up to a month.

Joven abocado - also without aging. Another name is golden. The color is usually tinted with caramel. But there are exceptions - "The Legend of Milagro Gold" is created without additives. The color is obtained by exposure.

Reposado - a drink of medium exposure (2 months - a year). The most popular tequila is the "Especial Reposado". But there are exceptions, which are maintained for more than two years. This is a premium drink - "Omelka Tezon Reposado".

And the most elite is Anejo. He is more expensive than all, and insists up to five years.

Now it's time to talk about cocktails with tequila and how to properly serve it. This drink should be cooled, then drink slowly, like whiskey. Only in this case tequila will reveal its taste. Connoisseurs talk about cocktails with tequila, which includes ice, that it deprives this drink of a huge part of the shades of flavor and taste. However, there are other recommendations - you need to cool it and drink it with a volley, like a schnapps.

Now drinks, which include tequila. Cocktails at home can be cooked very simply. You only need enough ingredients.

Margarita. If we talk about cocktails with tequila, we can not fail to mention about Margarita. He was born in 1948. It will require 20 ml of Cointreau liquor, 10 ml of lime juice and 40 ml of the main drink - tequila. In the shaker, half of which is filled with ice, it is necessary to pour everything that is indicated above, and vigorously shake. Then drain into a glass, leaving ice in the shaker. You can make a spectacular salt icing. It is done very simply - the edge of the glass is moistened in lemon juice, and then dipped in a saucer with salt. In the same way, ice is made from sugar powder or sugar.

Tequila Sunrise is a very famous cocktail. It will take 40 ml of tequila, 70 ml of orange juice and one teaspoon of Grenadine (pomegranate syrup). The glass tumbler is filled with ice, after which orange juice is added, and then - tequila. In the center you need to quickly pour the syrup. Served this cocktail with a stick, designed for mixing.

And the last is the cocktail "Tequila boom." Perhaps it's easiest to cook at home. You need 25 ml of tequila, 10 ml of lemon juice (or lime juice) and 50 ml of sprite. All this is poured into the glass tumbler. After that, it should be covered with something, preferably with a napkin. Before serving, the napkin is pressed with the palm of your hand, the glass is sharply shaken. While the contents are foaming - you need to drink it, with a volley.

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