Tequila rises again: What is it, and what can you make with it?


The Margarita is arguably the most famous of all tequila cocktails. —Photos: Filepics

It has been a while since I’ve featured tequila, but since it was World Tequila Day recently, and I’ve just attended a number of tequila tastings lately, let’s do another recap of this Mexican spirit.

First of all, for those of you who may not be as familiar with tequila, here are a few quick facts to know about it. First of all, tequila can only be made in Mexico, and only from one species of agave plant, the blue agave.

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