1800 Coconut Tequila, 75 cl

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And what better way to do that than with the sweet, creamy flavor of coconut? But when you add tequila to the mix, you've got a whole new level of deliciousness. If you wanted to label it like we do beer, tequila is your commercial lager and mezcal is your craft beer. How to drink tequila in 2023

Reposado (literally meaning ‘rested’) is the next level up and aged for a minimum of two months in oak, up to one year. This extra step means the liquid develops a light golden hue and generally a smoother, more mellow profile. Here you can expect sweeter notes, such as coconut and vanilla. Anejo Toast the coconut. Here’s how to toast coconut— we used the stovetop instructions which takes just a few minutes. Just make sure to keep an eye on it: coconut can go from raw to burned in a flash! The best part of this coconut margarita recipe? The toasted coconut rim! Drink rims are not just fun visually: they add a textural element and pop of flavor to each sip. Here’s what to know about making this tropical drink rim: The most important thing about this coconut margarita is making sure to buy the right coconut product. Buy cream of coconut, not coconut cream!A good rule of thumb? Opt for the squeeze bottle, not the can. Here’s more about what to know: Our panel – made up of 10-accredited spirits experts and tequila-loving consumers – put 27 blanco, reposado and anejo tequilas to the test.With all that in mind, this Coconut Margarita makes roughly two pints and it’s perfect for sharing! There’s also the relatively new ‘extra-anejo’ category (introduced in 2006) for the tequila connoisseurs out there. Aged for three years plus, we don’t see so much of it here in the UK. What's the difference between tequila and mezcal? A pinch of salt—just a pinch is enough to add some “mineraly” depth to an otherwise very sweet drink

The best tequilas are made with 100% agave, but the legal minimum is just 51%, with the rest allowed to be made up by a neutral spirit. As a bartender, I have seen countless customers come in looking for a drink that will transport them to a tropical paradise. Like champagne, tequila production is a closely guarded secret and must be made and bottled within a specific area in Mexico. It can only be made from blue agave (unlike smoky mezcal which can be created from over 30 different varieties).This category is aged for at least a year, but less than three, and is where you’ll really start to notice the influence of the barrel. Producers use everything from ex-bourbon to red wine or Scotch whisky casks to add subtle layers of caramel, toffee and oak on top of the fresh and peppery agave base.