Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

What should I drink?

Jeff L

By Jeff L,
in Huddle Lounge

Recommended Posts

Anybodyhome Grand Master

Anybodyhome

Posted
Posted

Here. Copied this from a post I had in another tequila thread sometime back:

 

There are three types of tequilas, the difference being the amount of time they are aged.

Blanco ("white") is the clear and most people find this style of tequila the strongest tasting, most like grain alcohol, if you will. It is bottled or stored immediately after distillation or it is aged for 2 months or less in stainless steel or neutral oak barrels.

 

Joven ("young") or Oro ("old") refers to the golden tequilas that are often mixtures not containing 100% blue agave- the plant grown and harvested to make tequila. For example, Cuervo Gold is not a true tequila, it is a blend.

 

Reposado ("rested") is a tequila aged anywhere from 2-12 months in oak barrels.

 

Anejo  ("aged" or "vintage") spends anywhere from 1-3 years in small oak barrels.

 

Extra Anejo is a new category of tequila just added to the list 6-7 years ago, can't remember off the top of my head. There is no maximum aging time for an extra anejo, but it must spend at least 3 years in small oak barrels.

 

When purchasing tequila, simply look for "100% blue agave" on the label to make sure it is true tequila and not a "mixto" or mixture of some tequila (not less than 51% blue agave) and some other form of sugar or fructose.

 

The traditional Mexican working man's way of drinking tequila is a small juice-size glass of blanco and an equal size glass of sangrita, a sweet, sour and spicy juice made from chilis, grenadine and oranges (there are several good recipes out there). A sip of blanco tequila followed by a sip of sangrita. This is the traditional, after-work social drink of the Mexican working men when they gather. Somehow, this traditional method of drinking tequila devolved into "training wheels," the lime, salt, shot of tequila practice commonly seen in this country.

 

In Mexico, Reposado tequila is sometimes referred to as the "Women's Tequila" because it is smooth and doesn't have the grain alcohol finish that most Americans find offensive.

 

Anejos are like drinking fine scotch. They are to be sipped and appreciated for their complex flavors and can be the most expensive tequilas on the shelf.

 

I prefer to drink a reposado on the rocks. A couple of my favorites being Corralejo, Cabo Wabo and Herradura. Most reposados will be in the $25-40 range. 

 

I don't drink many liquors at all and I've never acquired a taste for any colored liquors. The occasional Tanqueray gin or a vodka drink, but I have one of the finest tequila collections in the state, I would venture to say. I have done private tastings and educational classes on tequila and absolutely enjoy speaking with anyone on the subject. It is an acquired taste and a great hobby- I travel to Mexico every year and make a trip to Tequila, Jalisco to see what the latest is.

 

I did a tasting at a private country club last year. You know, the typical cigar-smoking, scotch drinkers. By the time I was 10 minutes into it I was surrounded by a bunch of 40-60 something's who were fascinated and hadn't drank tequila since their college days... converted a bunch of folks in one night.

 

But, back to your maragarita... if you use a blanco tequila, you should add a splash of Grand Marnier which will kill some of the grain alcohol flavor, knock down some of the acid of the lime juice and add some golden color. If you use a Joven or Oro and it's not true tequila, you'll need to splash the top with a Sprite or 7-Up to kill some of the lime juice acid. I'm a tequila connoiseur, not so much a margarita guy.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • Doc LRB
      Breakout 2025 Candidates

      By Doc LRB · Posted

      https://www.yahoo.com/sports/article/versatile-2nd-db-named-panthers-154026075.html Smith-Wade's ability to play corner, nickel and safety makes him valuable to a young defense trying to rebuild after finishing last in the NFL a year ago. "Chau took advantage of an opportunity,'' coach Dave Canales said. "He made tackles. He had an opportunity on an interception, and he made it.'' Our defense has got to come alive for us to have a chance of winning our Division!
    • tukafan21
      We joke about how the NFL has a script for the season. But maybe it's not a joke?

      By tukafan21 · Posted

      lol, that second part is quite literally one of the dumbest things ever. Having or not having guaranteed contracts has absolutely nothing to do with how much these billionaires have to pay.  Because there is a hard cap and a minimum cap spend requirement, and teams either use their cap or roll it over to use it all the next year, so the owners have to pay the same amount of money in the end no matter what. Having fully guaranteed contracts in the NFL would only hurt salary cap management, and thus would end up screwing over the team and its fan base when teams kiss on signings as they take up cap room that is needed to improve the roster. Look at the Browns with Watson, they gave him the fully guaranteed deal and all it’s doing is sucking up massive cap space now.  If they hadn’t done that, the owner would still be paying the same amount of money each year as that cap space would still be used elsewhere. If you want to argue for fully guaranteed contracts because the players deserve it, that’s an entirely different argument and a fair one to discuss.  But anyone against fully guaranteed deals isn’t doing it to argue for the billionaire owners.
    • rayzor
      Our guys working their azz's off to be the winners they know they are!!

      By rayzor · Posted

      Start posting in threads in the other forums instead of just creating threads. No one comes over here so you aren't starting conversations.  Get your ass up to 100 posts. It's not that hard. Don't create 100 posts. Contribute to conversations. 
×
×
  • Create New...