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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Megan Thee Stallion is choosing tequila as her birthday drink!
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The Trump administration earlier this month delayed imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico — which would include distinctive products such as mezcal and tequila — by one month while tariff negotiations continue.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
Colorado also takes a tougher stand than free-wheeling Texas on serving alcohol through a drive-thru, so margaritas loaded with tequila are likely a non-starter in the state.
—Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2025
Trouble in Margaritaville Tariffs would raise the price for those raising a glass of tequila or Canadian whisky.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The Trump administration earlier this month delayed imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico — which would include distinctive products such as mezcal and tequila — by one month while tariff negotiations continue.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
Colorado also takes a tougher stand than free-wheeling Texas on serving alcohol through a drive-thru, so margaritas loaded with tequila are likely a non-starter in the state.
—Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2025
Trouble in Margaritaville Tariffs would raise the price for those raising a glass of tequila or Canadian whisky.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Tequila.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tequila. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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tequila
noun
te·qui·la
tə-ˈkē-lə 
tā-
: a Mexican liquor made from the fermented juice of an agave
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