Tequila Cocktail

About this episode

The episode explores the intricacies of tequila, its history, and cocktail mixes, including a discussion on Mescal and the Margarita.

Our relentless cocktails journey continues. Went a bit more in depth with this one. Slightly longer as we delve into the intricacies of what tequila actually is. After deviating into Mescal, we then regain composure and actually suggest a few choice mixes. After 4 episodes we finally throw some Simon Difford in, with his immaculate "Difford's Guide" (chapeau Mr. D). There are worms, or not; shots and salt, or not, and a whole bunch of history and variations. Of course we offer up what has now become our staple option of a Salad Cocktail (can we trademark that, Joe?). And why is a Margarita called a Margarita? "¡Arriba, abajo, al centro, pa' dentro!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: thatwineblokeuk, vinesack

Topics covered

• tequila
• cocktails
• Mescal
• mixology
• history
• Margarita

Keywords

• tequila
• cocktails
• Mescal
• Margarita
• mixes
• Difford's Guide
• Salad Cocktail

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Difford's Guide

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