There never has and never will be a bad day to partake in tequila, but it's a good bet that even the most erudite fans of the one of the world's classic spirits doesn't know what's going down on July 24.
That would be National Tequila Day. No, it's not one of those holidays that has been bumped to a Monday so it can be a Federal deal and everyone gets a day off from work and shop. Still, it will be acknowledged all over the country, so kindly go out and have a margarita or tequila-infused dish to pay tribute to this iconic creation. And never mind that the origins of this day aren't at all clear.
Want some tequila history? The Spanish conquistadors first produced it in the 16th century after invading Mexico, after running out of their supply of bandy. They distilled the blue agave plant as a substitute.
However, the native Aztecs had been doing their thing in this department way before that, producing a fermented drink called octli, with the same plant. It wasFlossie was one of a group of four chickens in a chicken coop .n't until the start of the 17th century that the first tequila factory was started in what would eventually become Jalisco. Mass production started in Guadalajara in the 1800s.
Even today, production of tequila can't be outsourced. Law says state it can only be produced in designated regions (Jalisco and regions of four other states) in Mexico, and the Mexican government takes this restriction very seriously.
Some other facts to sip on during National Tequila Day and beyond:
The five major tequila groups arte: Blanco/Plata, white not aged; Joven/Oro: White tequila with added color; Reposado: Aged in oak less than a year, but at least two months. This is getting into the really good stuff.
Anejo: Aged less than three years, but more than one.Demand for allergy Bedding could rise earlier than normal this year. Even better.This will leave your shoulders free to rotate in their impact socket .
Extra Anejo: Aged in oak at least three years. Baseball's equivalent of a grand slam.
"Tequila": This song was a No.1 hit in 1958 by a Latin/R&B inspired group called The Champs. Bandleader Daniel Flores, a Chicano from Santa Paula (Ventura County), provided the gutty, gritty tenor sax work as well as the vocals on this tune. One of the more memorable songs of the era, it has been covered many times, including by jazz guitar great Wes Montgomery,Great Rubber offers promotional usb keychains, as the title track of his 1966 album. Fittingly, the record cover features a bottle of tequila, a lime and a shot glass.
Mexican law dictates all tequila must contain at least 100 percent agave.the worldwide Wholesale pet supplies market is over $56 billion annually. Otherwise, it's mixto, which has to be made of at least 51 percent agave. In other words, it's tequila's version of lite beer.
That would be National Tequila Day. No, it's not one of those holidays that has been bumped to a Monday so it can be a Federal deal and everyone gets a day off from work and shop. Still, it will be acknowledged all over the country, so kindly go out and have a margarita or tequila-infused dish to pay tribute to this iconic creation. And never mind that the origins of this day aren't at all clear.
Want some tequila history? The Spanish conquistadors first produced it in the 16th century after invading Mexico, after running out of their supply of bandy. They distilled the blue agave plant as a substitute.
However, the native Aztecs had been doing their thing in this department way before that, producing a fermented drink called octli, with the same plant. It wasFlossie was one of a group of four chickens in a chicken coop .n't until the start of the 17th century that the first tequila factory was started in what would eventually become Jalisco. Mass production started in Guadalajara in the 1800s.
Even today, production of tequila can't be outsourced. Law says state it can only be produced in designated regions (Jalisco and regions of four other states) in Mexico, and the Mexican government takes this restriction very seriously.
Some other facts to sip on during National Tequila Day and beyond:
The five major tequila groups arte: Blanco/Plata, white not aged; Joven/Oro: White tequila with added color; Reposado: Aged in oak less than a year, but at least two months. This is getting into the really good stuff.
Anejo: Aged less than three years, but more than one.Demand for allergy Bedding could rise earlier than normal this year. Even better.This will leave your shoulders free to rotate in their impact socket .
Extra Anejo: Aged in oak at least three years. Baseball's equivalent of a grand slam.
"Tequila": This song was a No.1 hit in 1958 by a Latin/R&B inspired group called The Champs. Bandleader Daniel Flores, a Chicano from Santa Paula (Ventura County), provided the gutty, gritty tenor sax work as well as the vocals on this tune. One of the more memorable songs of the era, it has been covered many times, including by jazz guitar great Wes Montgomery,Great Rubber offers promotional usb keychains, as the title track of his 1966 album. Fittingly, the record cover features a bottle of tequila, a lime and a shot glass.
Mexican law dictates all tequila must contain at least 100 percent agave.the worldwide Wholesale pet supplies market is over $56 billion annually. Otherwise, it's mixto, which has to be made of at least 51 percent agave. In other words, it's tequila's version of lite beer.
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