Agave at Work

The tequila that many are so fond of is the product of a double distillation process of the blue agave extract, originally from Jalisco, Mexico. The blue agave, or maguey, is a type of cactus that is cropped when it is between eight and eleven years old. Its long blue-green leaves are cut with a special tool that enables growers to get at the core of the plant, where the extract is found. It is boiled, fermented, distilled, and bottled. The resultant spirit is traditionally drunk straight from a shot glass (“caballito”) with a slice of lemon and salt. Otherwise, it is enjoyed with a glass of “sangrita,” which is a delicious drink composed of tomato juice, orange, and seasonings.

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HINT: Two of a variety of tequila cocktails are Margaritas and Tequila Sunrises.
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