What is Tequila? Tequila is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from the blue agave plant, which is primarily found in the area surrounding the city of Tequila and in the highlands of the western Mexican state of Jalisco. Here are some of Bill’s favorite tequila facts. Origin Agave Plant Types Appellation of Origin Popular Drinks…[READ MORE]
If you haven’t seen a worm in your bottle of tequila, you’ve surely heard about it. Here’s the truth about “The Worm.” Is there really a worm? Yes, there is a worm. Yes, you can eat it. No, it’s not alive. No, it won’t make you hallucinate. No, it does not add to the…[READ MORE]
There’s a lot more ways to enjoy tequila than just shots and margaritas! Bill’s Package Store recommends these tequila cocktail favorites: The Paloma The Paloma is a classic Mexican cocktail and the perfect brunch drink. Ingredients: 2 oz. tequila* ½ oz. Lime juice 2 oz. grapefruit soda or grapefruit juice ½ oz. simple syrup…[READ MORE]
June means that summer is officially here, and summer is the perfect time to sip refreshing drinks on the patio with friends! What is the best way to celebrate the official start of summer? Sharing a cocktail on the patio with family and friends sounds like a great idea! There are so many options when…[READ MORE]
Mexico’s Signature Spirit When you think of Tequila, our neighbor to the south, Mexico, immediately comes to mind. Similar to Champagne and Cognac, Tequila takes it’s name from the region where it originated. Tequila is made from the distillation of the fermented juice from the Blue Agave plant, grown in the Jalisco State of Mexico….[READ MORE]