That's right, today is not only Thursday, the day before Friday, the 24th of July. It is NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY! National Tequila Day is a big thing seeing as Tequila is my second favorite form of alcoholic beverage right behind beer. Now I have a good excuse to have a shot with my wonderful Peruvian style dinner at Imperio Inca Restaurant.
Some interesting Tequila facts:
- 87% of Americans agree Tequila is not just for Margaritas anymore according to a survey commissioned by Tequila maker Don Julio.
- Tequila not labeled as 100% Agave is called Tequila Mixto and can contain up to 49% of other alcohol, such as cane alcohol.
- Tequila is most often found in 3 types: Blanco or Silver, Resposado, and Anejo. Blanco is the least aged of the bunch and is bottled immediately after distilling. It is typically a clear or silver color. Resposado is darker in color than the Blanco and is aged for between 2 and 12 months in oak casks. Anejo or Aged is aged in oak casks for over a year. More of the amber color and smoky oak taste is picked up by the tequila during the longer aging process.
I dont know how it started but let's all celebrate by taking a shot of Tequila today. Just make sure it's not at work and you aren't going to be driving afterwards!
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