#tequila

#tequila

We don't know about you, but nothing warms us up on a cold winter's night more than a boozy cocktail. Of course, the obvious spirits usually take the spotlight when cooler months roll around - whiskey, scotch, dark berry liqueurs, and rum among them. Tequila, on the other hand, is often mistaken for a warm-weather-only spirit. Perhaps it's the obvious association tequila has with margaritas, enjoyed while sun-drenched and sitting poolside.

Echoing the vibrancy of summer while still celebrating fall's hearty essence, Tasting Table recipe developer, Ksenia Prints' skinny apple cider margarita recipe is everything you could want when hosting a fall dinner party. Trips to the orchards are condensed into sips of cider - made all the more gratifying by the lively spirit of a margarita. At the end of each sip lingers a coziness that warms you right up, and it's exactly what you need when the temperature starts to drop.

Guadalajara challenges its moniker, Mexico's second city, with a wellspring of the dazzling culture that has put this country on the top of so many international traveler's lists. The brassy fanfare of mariachi music was first played in the region's rural reaches and popularized in Guadalajara's handsome plazas. Before it became a worldwide food trend, birria was a staple in the city's holes-in-the-wall.

Use tequila flutes for a proper sipping experience. This is the best way to enjoy tequila when sipped neat to experience the full breadth of flavors and aromas.

The aroma of Mijenta blanco tequila is what first had our taster hooked, but their first sip delivered even more layers of flavor - including sweet melon, pineapple, and a soft, toasty notes similar to banana bread. The tequila is rich but not heavy, with a creamy mouthfeel and an easy finish. Mijenta beat out some of the biggest names on the shelf - including Don Julio, Casamigos, and Patrón.

Tequila is produced exclusively in Mexico and has become a star in California's cocktail culture. More than 50 million cases of tequila were sold in the U.S. in 2023, with most of that consumed in the Golden State. And demand for tequila is growing faster than vodka, whiskey, and all other spirits combined. But this summer, several legal battles have begun which could shake up the entire industry.

Tequila Don Julio has once again partnered with award-winning Mexican American fashion designer Willy Chavarria to present the latest Tequila Don Julio 70 Añejo Cristalino Artist Edition bottle. This collaboration, steeped in Mexican culture and the celebration of tradition, arrives as a bold follow-up to last year's acclaimed debut. By weaving Chavarria's artistic vision with the heritage of Don Julio, the release stands as a modern tribute to passion, resilience, and the vibrant spirit of Día de Muertos.

This February, the Academy Award-nominated actress partnered with Premium Beers Group, a leader within the alcohol industry in Mexico, to launch her own tequila cocktail brand called Angel Margarita. At the Fast Company Innovation Festival on September 16, Steinfeld told audiences that the brand is all about creating something that feels "real" and "authentic" in a beverage industry full of other players.

The Best New Bartender program seeks out the next generation of talent who are making their mark on both sides of the bar through their creativity, participation in social initiatives and commitment to hospitality.

Hacienda Patrón is both a cathedral to tequila and a living testament to the land, culture, and people of Mexico, surrounded by undulating fields of Weber Blue Agave.

Volcán De Mi Tierra, a brand forged from the Gallardo family and LVMH, offers an ultra-premium line of additive-free tequilas rooted in Jalisco's volcanic soil.

The organic white bottling of Copalli Rum is perfect for Daiquiris, while their Cacao Rum is smooth, ideal solo or as a base in cocktails.

This collaboration with Reserva de la Familia allowed us to create something unprecedented: a spirit that not only honors tradition, but redefines it.

The $100 Nosotros x Simplehuman Blanco tequila, made from the same agave fibers used in their sponges, showcases a unique partnership between innovative brands.

The reviewer noted the Spirited Hive cocktail resembled cough syrup in flavor, with an off-putting medicinal profile rather than a refreshing summer beverage.

In Mexico, traditional chasers for tequila include red sangrita or green verdita, but combining them yields a unique blended verdita margarita that's refreshing and flavorful.