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Did tequila originate in the Mexican town of Amatitan, Jalisco? John Pint

All the world has been told that tequila, the drink was born in Tequila — the town located 45 kilometers northwest of Guadalajara — but is this really a fact? Curiously, the famed Tequila Express t... read more

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Tequila, more than just a margarita Marvin H. Perton

Just about an hour from Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, there's a little town (population 17,740) with a big reputation: Tequila. Meaning "the rock that cuts" in the Nahuatl language, Tequila is... read more

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So, you want to try tequila? Luis Dumois

"Oh, I don't know how Mexicans can drink something as strong as tequila!" I've heard that remark many times, a statement not e... read more

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Did you know? Some tequila is priced at $225,000 Tony Burton

I know what you're thinking: "Tequila prices have been rising for years, but 225,000 dollars for a bottle is ridiculous!" It m... read more

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Did You Know? Tequila dates from the sixteenth century Tony Burton

In 1897, Carl Lumholtz, the famous Norwegian ethnologist, who spent several years living with remote Indian tribes in Mexico, ... read more

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Just one and I have to go: The joys of pulque Justin Dash

I always like a glass of good pulque and my friend Pedro had some of the best. Once allowed only to Aztec nobles and priest... read more

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Citrus-tequila cocktail: Mexicana Karen Hursh Graber

Refreshing as a dip in the Carribbean, this is a nice change from the popular spring and summer tequila-orange juice combinati... read more

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Cooking with tequila: Mexico's national drink moves into the kitchen - Part Two Karen Hursh Graber

Last month the history, distillation process, and some culinary uses of tequila were discussed in this column. A trip to the M... read more

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Mango-tequila ice: Nieve de mango con tequila Karen Hursh Graber

During the warm months in Mexico, a variety of tropical fruit-flavored ices are sold by vendors with pushcarts, usually statio... read more

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A sweet tequila cocktail: Toreador Karen Hursh Graber

This chocolate-y concoction is Mexico's answer to the Brandy Alexander. Creamy and just a bit sweet, it makes a nice special-o... read more

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Cheese Fondue with Tequila: Fondeu de Queso al Tequila Ana María Flores Sánchez

Ingredients: 1 large round of garlic bread (shepherds bread may be substituted) 1 tsp. butter 150 grs. (2/3 C.) crumbled roque... read more

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Did you know? Diamonds from tequila Tony Burton

..."there's gold in them there hills, and diamonds in that there tequila"... Barrels of tequila© Sergio Wheeler, 2011 I know!... read more

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Strawberry margarita sorbet: Sorbet de coctel margarita con fresas Karen Hursh Graber

A drink and dessert in one, this is perfect for informal summer entertaining. It is attractive scooped into margarita glasses ... read more

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July 24 is National Tequila Day: A tequila resource page

Present in the popular margarita, tequila can stand alone as a fine liquor. The popular traditional drink boasts an appellatio... read more

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Classic and refreshing: Mexico's margarita tequila cocktail Daniel Wheeler

When you think of Mexico and its hot summer days, think of a cool, and flavorful cocktail with the national drink, tequila. Th... read more

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Tears of the maguey: Is pulque really a dying tradition? Julia Taylor

If pulque can create such positive results in all of our daily lives, why is it in danger of extinction? What happened to pulq... read more

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Miel de maguey: an ancient Mexican sweetener brings hope to modern villagers Karen Hursh Graber

Reading the recent Mexconnect article Tears of the maguey: Is pulque really a dying tradition? brought me to the realization t... read more

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Sotol: another drink from the New World's oldest wine producing region in Mexico William B. Kaliher

Indian on the high desert: "When poor Mexicans have no money for beer or liquor they say, 'There is always sotol.'" Driving to... read more

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Mexico's Scorpion Mezcal empowers Oaxaca women Alvin Starkman

Erica is sitting in the office of her boss of eight years, Douglas French, owner of Scorpion Mezcal in San Agustín de las Jun... read more

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Top 5 tequila drinks Daniel Wheeler

Think tequila, and many think of spring break and tequila shots, followed by who knows what? But precursors of this quintessen... read more

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