Friday 3 May 2013

Tequila – A great shot of Latin culture

Mexican culture is one of the cultures which have had a great influence on the rest of the world. Latin culture is viewed as one of the most color full and intriguing one. With the ever shrinking world, all the cultures are getting mixed together, having merged into each other and people are following rituals and customs from other countries. Barritos, salsa and cowboy hats are some of the offerings that Mexico has given to the world. In addition to it, tequila which is one of the most popular liquors is one of the offering to the worlds given by Mexico.
There has been a strong boost in the night life in the past couple of years and more people are going for booze. Weather you sip a glass of a fine red wine or take a shot of tequila, liquor consumption has become associated with modernism. And tequila is one of the liquors which not many people have much knowledge about.
The name tequila derives from the city of tequila, where it is brewed and produced in Mexico. It is extracted and made form the agave plant which falls under the category of cacti plants. Only a particular type and category of agave leaves are used for brewing, in order to maintain consistency in the quality of liquor. In addition to it, the plant is harvested only in the designated regions of the country which includes west-central Mexico, in order to exercise extreme quality control.
It is one of the alcohol types, which is considered to have a strong punch. That is why it is taken in small shots. As per the rituals, it is usually consumed along with a hint of lime/lemon and a dash of salt, to bring out the flavor of this fabulous drink.
Tequila is heavily trademarked and associated with the Mexico, considering the fact that only the city of tequila located in the region of Jalisco has the authority to produce it. The county has put restriction of the brewing and production of tequila solely in Mexico, thus exercising monopoly and individual control on its production. Although the agave plant (from which tequila is extracted) can be planted anywhere in the world), tequila is only considered authentic if it comes from Mexico. This make it an official drink of Mexico.
There is plenty of other interesting information about this amazing drink. Internet is one of best means of finding out more about it. Not only does it gives you access to the unlimited stock of information, you can also buy liquor online. One can purchase any variety and type of tequila and every other liquor which might not be readily available in your vicinity.

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