plural tequilas
: a Mexican liquor made chiefly from the fermented sap of the blue agave that has been subjected to two separate distillations
Tequila is a form of mezcal that enjoys a regional appellation—it must be produced in Tequila, Jalisco (a state in Mexico), entirely from the nectar from the blue agave plant.—
Justin Grant
Justin GrantThe most important difference between fine tequila and ordinary tequila is that the good stuff is made from 100 percent blue agave—the desert succulent that is pressure cooked, then fermented.—Food & Wine
Food & WineNote: Tequila is often distinguished from other mezcals because it can only be made from the blue agave and has more restrictive guidelines regarding its production.
"We're going to offer wine, beer, cocktails, a lot of tequila and mezcal, and margaritas on tap," said [bar] owner Patrick Todd.—Jordyn Noennig
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Try using it as a mixer with rum, tequila, or mezcal for a tropical, flavorful cocktail that stands out.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The extra añejo category of tequila (aged for more than three years) was recognized by Mexico’s tequila governing body, the CRT, in 2006, but Cuervo claims that its Reserva de la Familia was the first release in this category, well before the official definition arrived.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
Americans — but especially Californians — drink the most tequila, which can be called tequila only if it’s grown in Mexico.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
The chain has begun offering premium tequilas at its bars and features a margarita of the month for six dollars.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
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Emily Price, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The extra añejo category of tequila (aged for more than three years) was recognized by Mexico’s tequila governing body, the CRT, in 2006, but Cuervo claims that its Reserva de la Familia was the first release in this category, well before the official definition arrived.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
Americans — but especially Californians — drink the most tequila, which can be called tequila only if it’s grown in Mexico.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
The chain has begun offering premium tequilas at its bars and features a margarita of the month for six dollars.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Tequila.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tequila. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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tequila
noun
te·qui·la
tə-ˈkē-lə 
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: a Mexican liquor made from the fermented juice of an agave
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