National Tequila Day 2024 Is Here, Let Us Help You Celebrate #NationalTequilaDay

M exico is known for its rich history, delicious cuisine, vacation resorts, and vast expanses of nature for all types of thrill seekers. The Southern North American country is also known for producing tequila and for National Tequila Day , we’ve put together a collection of cocktails and other options to help others celebrate.

Like many of these national and international days of celebration, the roots are dubious at best but who would try to deeply theorize the point of having a day to celebrate sipping tequila? In my travels to Mexico, I’ve had some of the finest there is to offer but I’m more than certain I’ve just scratched the surface of what is available to the masses.

I’ve explained in these pages before that tequila is indeed a mezcal —meaning it is a distilled beverage made from the agave plant all across Mexico. However, tequila can only be made within the state of Jalisco and only with the Blue Weber agave plant according to law . This produces a sweeter, less earthy sip than other agave plants. Beyond tequila, you’ll also find agave-based spirits such as bacanora and sotol (technically not made from agave).

While the Spirit.Ed column was established for me to nerd out about cocktails along with their history and variations, I do like having distilled spirits neat. Tequila is often consumed in the States via a shot glass lined with salt and a lime wedge and sometimes with a Mexican beer chaser. I’ve learned that tequila can and should be enjoyed neat as well, especially with a long dinner. I’ve become fond of anejo (or aged) tequila for my Old Fashioned cocktails or just to have a leisurely sip after a hearty meal.

No matter how you like to enjoy tequila, we have cocktails, bottles, and other options below for all. Happy National Tequila Day and do be responsible when imbibing.

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