The dark mahogany of extra añejo feels like cool liquid caramel on the tongue and tastes extraordinary. We’ve included all the styles in our round up below because they’re good for different things – blanco tequilas for cocktail mixing (hello, margaritas! If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page. It's a combination of a margarita and a spritzer, with fresh watermelon juice, lime juice, and sparkling water. The bulk of tequila is made in Jalisco, but some is made in Guanajuato, Nayarit, Michoacán, and Tamaulipas.

The higher temperature suggests that this is a much more optimal condition for the yeast to ferment the distilled beverage. Next, yeast turns acetaldehyde into ethyl alcohol which is known as one of the organoleptic compounds produced in fermentation. They make it using a blend of spring water and, interestingly, captured rainwater – talk about attention to detail – and employ a rather laborious, old-school method of processing the agave to ensure they have maximum influence over flavour.Try a dehydrated citrus wheel, whether a lime, lemon, or orange, for a twist while keeping the citrus theme. At this point the tequila is either bottled as silver tequila or it is pumped into wooden barrels to age, where it develops a mellower flavor and amber color.

It was shown in a study that the concentration of amyl alcohol increased as the plant aged by a factor 30%.Aside from its geographical distinction, tequila is differentiated from mezcal in that it is made only from blue agave and the beverages are prepared in different ways. The pulp fiber, or bagazo [baˈɣaso], left behind is often reused as compost or animal feed, or can be used as fuel or processed into paper. If you're looking for a refreshing and sophisticated twist on the traditional margarita, the Grand Marnier Margarita is the perfect choice. A bottle can only be labeled as tequila if at least 51% of fermentable sugars come from the agave plant.