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Tequila guides

How to drink Tequila

Tequila is terrific and that's a fact because it was said right here on the internet. We've rounded up some expert tips on how to drink it so you can join in on all the fun.

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Choosing Tequila
Your palate
Try it neat
Build your own
Cocktails
Shots

Author:

Alex Badescu, content executive at Master of Malt

Reading time: 6 minutes

In this comprehensive guide we’ll go through a whole bunch of wonderful ways to drink Tequila. Whether you’re already a fan of this delicious Mexican spirit or you’re just starting to try it out, it’s safe to say Tequila is having a moment in the spotlight, with sales surging in recent years.

Tequila has bags of character, and certainly doesn’t shy away in the background when it comes to cocktails. There are a range of styles too, from bright and herbaceous blancos, to rich and silky añejos. With all of this in mind, a bit of guidance can be incredibly helpful, whether you’re just starting your Tequila journey or looking to expand your knowledge as a connoisseur.

In this guide, we’re helping you put your best foot forward. We’ve gathered insights from industry insiders with a passion for Tequila to help guide you, so you’re never left wondering how to make the most of your Tequila.

A field of blue agave plants.

Agave takes years to grow, so make sure you're buying the good stuff.

Choose quality Tequila

A busy, warmly lit bar with industrial and art deco features and featuring large wall filled with bottles of alcohol.

This is your excuse to head to a Tequila bar.

Get to know your palate

A person wearing a ring and holding a crystal tumbler of a clear alco

Treat Tequila like whisky.

Try it neat

Two coupe glasses filled with a citrussy looking cocktail, perched on a garden table.

Move over Margaritas, the Toreador's in town.

Tequila in cocktails

Two shot glasses full of blanco Tequila next to some traditional pottery, with two wedges of orange alongside.

Try ditching the salt and lime for some cinnamon-sprinkled orange.

Tequila shots

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