What Is Tequila?

~40% ABVOrigin: MexicoSpirits

Distilled beverage that is made from the fermentation of the sugars found from the blue agave plant once it has been cooked, primarily grown in the area surrounding the city of Tequila.

Tequila

Tequila substitutes

Out of tequila? These are the closest swaps for it in a cocktail.

Notable tequila brands

  • Don Julio
  • Margaritaville
  • Juarez
  • Sauza

Cocktails using tequila

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