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Quick Margarita Question.

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  • 08-07-2009 2:45pm
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    Gautama
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    Should I use Gold Tequila or White Tequila when making a margarita?
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    the beer revolu
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    Gautama wrote: »
    Should I use Gold Tequila or White Tequila when making a margarita?

    Either but the better the tequila, the better the margarita
    Look for 100% agave on the bottle anything else isn't proper tequila - just a blend of tequila and corn alcohol with some colour and flavouring.:eek:


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    Blisterman
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    Personally I think Gold Tequila adds a richer flavour, but it's not as important as making sure you use fresh lime juice.

    I also prefer Cointreau to triple sec.


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    Red Sleeping Beauty
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    the beer revolu wrote: »
    Either but the better the tequila, the better the margarita
    Look for 100% agave on the bottle anything else isn't proper tequila - just a blend of tequila and corn alcohol with some colour and flavouring.:eek:

    What brands have 100% agave and what brands are just the blend ?


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    the beer revolu
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    Alan Rouge wrote: »
    What brands have 100% agave and what brands are just the blend ?

    Most brands will have different grades of Tequila.
    Look for 100% Agave on the label - it will be fairly prominent!
    You'll pay more too!

    Here's some descriptions of tequila types
    http://www.itequila.org/types.htm
    http://www.ianchadwick.com/tequila/pure_mixto.htm

    pretty interesting reading, if that's your thing!


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    FruitLover
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    Blisterman wrote: »
    I also prefer Cointreau to triple sec.

    Cointreau is triple sec, Ted...


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    Red Sleeping Beauty
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    the beer revolu wrote: »
    Most brands will have different grades of Tequila.
    Look for 100% Agave on the label - it will be fairly prominent!
    You'll pay more too!

    Here's some descriptions of tequila types
    http://www.itequila.org/types.htm
    http://www.ianchadwick.com/tequila/pure_mixto.htm

    pretty interesting reading, if that's your thing!

    I only see the same Tequillas around. that is Omega and some Jose something or other.


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    the beer revolu
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    Alan Rouge wrote: »
    I only see the same Tequillas around. that is Omega and some Jose something or other.

    Yes, both mixto although both brands probably do 100% Agave too.
    If you hunt around good offies, you should find some good Tequila but expect to pay €60+ for it.
    There's a thread on here about Patron Tequila.
    Celtic Whiskey shop do some posh Tequila too, I believe.


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    enda1
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    100% agave or 100% blue agave should be pretty clear.
    I like the Reposado type - its kinda golden in colour.

    Got a lovely bottle in Barcelona for about €35, the taste and feeling in your mouth is so unique for a spirit, it really is different than the Jose crap. Its kinda numbing and like a jelly if that makes sense...


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