Tequila, it makes you happy (Sierra Tequila Silver)

Member Name: cezzybunny

Product:	Sierra Tequila Silver
Date:	25/09/09 (88 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Nice when mixed

Disadvantages: Don't mix it with beer, it will hurt in the morning

Hmm I don't think Ive ever met someone who has gazed longingly at a cactus and thought....wow, that would make an awesome drink. And there's probably a reason.

Since I became a real ale drinker (moving to Yorkshire has a lot to answer for), spirits have come a lot further down the list of things which make a good night out. However, having recently been given a bottle of tequila by a workmate, I feel compelled to try and enjoy it...!

Tequila, if you haven't guessed, is made from agave, a cactus type plant. It originates from Mexico and usually has an alcohol content similar to vodka, at around 35-40%. And it tastes like paint stripper.

I'm really not a fan of neat tequila (a messy night at the tender age of 16 made for this), however you can mix it to make more palatable drinks. A margarita is probably the most well known way to incorporate tequila into a cocktail, and involves adding tequila to triple sec and lemon / lime juice. I can't afford the extra ingredients at the moment, but you can take it from me than tequila and cloudy lemonade with lots of ice is pretty good as well.

Sierra tequila usually costs around £15 for 500ml. When you first open it, it smells...well like a very strong spirit, but as a unique, indescribable smell. It tastes ok, maybe slightly like liquorice, but is very strong, I'd recommend mixing it rather than doing shots!

A shot of tequila contains around 100 calories, so mixed with diet coke = pretty diet friendly...!

Summary: Enjoy, in moderation!!