Don Julio Blanco is the starting base for all of the brand’s tequila offerings. It’s a deliciously smooth tequila that’s enjoyable on its own and full of flavor. A creamy white chocolate liqueur (Mozart and Godiva offer one) will work wonders herebecause it plays nicely against the lime. Prior to this, I was unaware that such a thing existed. Chocolate is one of my favorite food groups, but the concept of mixing it with tequila raised an eyebrow. Okay, both eyebrows. Nonetheless, I thanked my client profusely for the gift, trusting that she wouldn’t steer me wrong. We decided to try it on ice. I finished my third drink while he downed a second, chasing it with Guinness. It was smoother and more subtly chocolatey tasting over ice. My roommate commented that it paired well with the Guinness. Well beyond buzzed at this point, I decided to cut myself off after that. Fortaleza’s Tequila Añejo is one of the best from an already high standard. It’s a highly-praised and perfectly-aged añejo, left to rest for 18 months in American oak barrels. The primary notes are caramel, vanilla, butterscotch, and cooked agave with secondary hints of pineapple, peach, orange blossom, nutmeg, and raisin in the nose.

Make sure the mix of tequila and lime is not included. If you want to make a festive and enjoyable summer drink, you can make a tequila sunrise. Put equal amounts of tequila and orange juice in an ice-filled shaker to begin. Make sure to strain the mixture into a hurricane glass after it has been shaken. The orange juice and crushed ice should be topped off. What Goes With A Tequila Shot? These days tequila and I don’t party together as much as we used to. It’s like that college friend you don’t catch up with very often, despite those years of being inseparable. When you do catch up, it’s always a night reminiscing about younger, carefree days when hangovers weren’t a thing. My bond with tequila is like that. The Tanteo Cocoa is exactly that: a chocolate-infused tequila that combines the traditional flavor notes of the spirit with a savory heat from peppers and a sweet note from the natural chocolate extracts. Dos Lunas started producing tequila after its founder, Richard C. Poe II, watched a group of people visibly cringe after drinking the spirit in a bar. The brand’s goal was to create delicious-tasting tequila that was enjoyable to drink. It uses a “cold filtration process,” believed to produce lighter-bodied, sweeter spirits. I was born and raised in Mexico, and my passion for food began at a young age. I come from a family of passionate cooks, and I learned early on that cooking is a great way to show your love for others.The Tequila Blanco is one of the smoothest silvers on the market, offering semi-sweet agave notes with a hint of pepper throughout. On the nose, inhale grapefruit and green apple notes and wait for a final hint of almond. If you watch the music video for “The Last Dance” by Travis Scott, you can see him sipping Cincoro ... [+] Extra Anejo while playing a game of poker. (Courtesy of Cincoro Tequila) Despite being one of the cheaper brands on the market, El Jimador uses 100% agave in all of its tequilas. It’s also currently the best-selling tequila in Mexico. Extra Añejo: This term was only introduced in 2006 and refers to tequilas that have been aged for a minimum of three years in oak barrels. These are rarer bottles and come at a higher price point due to the aging process. Extra Anejo tequila is best had neat, unlike many of its counterparts. (Courtesy of Casa Don Ramón)

The “Roca” range of spirits refers to those that have been produced in smaller batches with even greater attention to detail. For an impressive all-around tequila, the Roca Patrón Reposado is definitely a strong choice. It’s smooth and balanced, with hints of ginger, wood, cooked agave, and citrus. Chocolate and tequila are two of the world’s most beloved spirits, so it’s no surprise that combining them would create a delicious and intoxicating beverage. If you’re looking to make your own chocolate tequila, all you need is some tequila, chocolate liqueur, and chocolate syrup. Simply combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice, shake well, and strain into a glass. Garnish with a chocolate bar or chocolate chips, and enjoy! Clase Azul offers the sort of tequila you’ll buy as a present and then want to keep for yourself. It’s a brand that offers enjoyment the entire way through, from the buying process of choosing a unique bottle to the sipping of what’s inside.The Ultra Aged variety is dark in color and has a scent to match. It’s a tequila that’ll draw you in from the offset with a rich aroma of nuts that’s equally as delicious on the palate. It’s aged for five years in total and has won multiple gold medals and first-place awards for its taste. Another popular brand across Mexico, Corralejo’s Reposado tequila, comes in a light straw color, thanks to the aging process. It’s a tequila with an interesting nose, made up of a strong vanilla aroma and additional hints of peppercorn and pear.