Tequila Flashcards

1
Q

Which spirit led to the creation of tequila?

A

Mezcal wine

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2
Q

What is the largest producer of tequila?

A

Jalisco, Mexico

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3
Q

True or false: all 130 varieties of agave are suitable to make tequila

A

False

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4
Q

What is the purpose of the hydrolysis step in tequila production?

A

To soften the piña to make milling easier

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5
Q

What is the term used for blending 100% agave blanco tequila with older tequila?

A

Oro

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6
Q

Which of the following is an agave-based spirit?
A. Mezcal
B. Bacanora
C. Sotol
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

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7
Q

What ingredients are in a tequila sunrise?

A

Tequila, orange juice, grenadine

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8
Q

Which of the following cocktails can be served straight up?
A. Tequila sunrise
B. Paloma
C. Margarita
D. Brave bull

A

C. Margarita

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9
Q

What ingredients are needed for a traditional margarita?

A

Tequila, orange liquor, lime juice

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10
Q

What glass should a margarita be served in?

A

Margarita glass

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11
Q

Regions in Mexico that make Tequila

A

Jalisco
Guamajuato
Michoacan
Nayarit
Tamaylipas

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