Tequila

I haven't been the worlds biggest Tequila fan, but that's beginning to change. I began my drinking career years ago mostly consuming beer. while I still love beer, I now enjoy spirits, particularly whisky.

Now, while watching the best show on TV, I came accross the episode on Tequila last year. Out of curiosity, I decided to go out and buy a bottle of Anejo, aged sipping Tequila. The bottle I ended up purchasing was Sauza Tres Generations. It's actually quite tasty, and very pleasant to sip at a leasurely pace. It's relatively inexpensive too. Under $30 at the local liquor store.

For our recent anniversary, my wife bought me a bottle of Cabo Wabo Reposado. Not only does this make a mean Margarita, but it's damn good for sipping neat. And, yes, this tequila is Sammy Haggar's brand. Some fun drink recipies can be found at the Cabo Wabo website.

My favorite Tequila for Margaritas is Sauza Hornitos, however. It's got a really nice flavor, 100% Blue Agave, yet still has a little bite which I think is necessary to make a good Margarita. FYI, I don't generally make frozen Margaritas. 3 parts Tequila to 2 parts Cointreau with freshly squezed lime juice to taste. If I have no limes, then I use 1 part sweetened lime juice to the mix instead. Shaken and served in a frozen Martini glass. Sometimes I throw in a dash of Angosutra bitters, or a dash of Grand Marnier. The Cabo Wabo web site suggests adding a splash of Blue Curacau for color. For frozen Margaritas, I just use Cuervo. It's not too bad, not too expensive, and I'm not wasting something whose taste would get burried under ice and artificial flavor.

For some reason some drinks have a season with me. Scotch will always be best when it's cold outside. Never seems right on a hot day. Tequila, likewise, seems made for a nice warm evening. Maybe drinks go best with the climate they come from.