tequila

noun

te·qui·la tə-ˈkē-lə

tā-

plural tequilas

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: a Mexican liquor made chiefly from the fermented sap of the blue agave that has been subjected to two separate distillations

Tequila is a form of mezcal that enjoys a regional appellation—it must be produced in Tequila, Jalisco (a state in Mexico), entirely from the nectar from the blue agave plant.—

Justin Grant

The most important difference between fine tequila and ordinary tequila is that the good stuff is made from 100 percent blue agave—the desert succulent that is pressure cooked, then fermented.—

Food & Wine

Note: Tequila is often distinguished from other mezcals because it can only be made from the blue agave and has more restrictive guidelines regarding its production.

"We're going to offer wine, beer, cocktails, a lot of tequila and mezcal, and margaritas on tap," said [bar] owner Patrick Todd.—

Jordyn Noennig

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Tequila manufacturers took advantage as demand soared, producing trendy luxury tequilas — many of them at lower prices. —

Alexandra Byrne, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024 The brand uses these IRL events to promote and sell its own tequila beverage Have a Day similar to the Nelk Boys’ Happy Dad Hard Seltzer which also markets its drink in local store appearances. —

Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Dobel launched the series launched in 2022 to celebrate founder Juan Domingo Beckmann’s birthday with 1967, a tequila finished in sherry casks. —

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024 Time can be spent flitting between the rooftop infinity pool and daily cooking classes or tequila tastings, or simply lounging by the beach with a cocktail. —

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