It’s five o’clock somewhere and what better time to kick back with a drink than today, National Tequila Day!
The Synergy team just wrapped up the opening of Que Pasa Mexican Kitchen & Tequila bar in Rapid City a couple weeks back, so we know a thing or two about tequila. Not all tequilas are created equally, and there’s just so much to know about this beloved drink. Here are some fun facts to help you celebrate today!
Five Fun Facts about Tequila
1. Tequila is a distilled spirit going back centuries, and that is made from the blue agave plant grown in Mexico.
2. Like other alcohols, tequila flavors (and color) change with age. The types of tequila are first classified as either 100% blue agave or tequila mixto (mixed). Then, they are further broken down into the following types: blanco, oro, reposado, anejo, and extra anejo.
3.Tequila is distilled twice.
4. According to the Guiness World Records, the most expensive bottle of tequila is the Platinum & White Gold Tequila, costing $225,000
5. The worm in a tequila bottle is a misconception and is not a Mexican tradition in regards to tequila.