tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16010478.post113383195394346452..comments2024-03-22T02:57:20.853-07:00Comments on Center of Gravitas: Fun with the Center of GravitasGayProfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289510184782252498noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16010478.post-1133886864777435812005-12-06T08:34:00.000-08:002005-12-06T08:34:00.000-08:00Adam,Tequila can make an excellent sipping drink. ...Adam,<BR/><BR/>Tequila can make an excellent sipping drink. In terms of brands, I like Patrón or El Jimador. My knowledge isn't that great, but I can offer what I know.<BR/><BR/>If you are new to the tequila world, you will want to think a bit about the type of tequila you are buying, not just brand. The terminology also is counterintuitive. Each major distiller usually makes all of the following, so experiment around.<BR/><BR/>“Blanco,” “Silver,” “White,” or “Blue” Tequila are all different terms for the same type of tequila. These are usually bottled immediately after distilling. It is going to have the strongest agave flavor, so it might take a bit of adjustment if new to tequila by itself. It can also be used for cocktails.<BR/><BR/>“Reposado” Tequila is probably what you want for your first forays into Tequila as a sipping-drink. Reposado means that the tequila has been aged (rested) a bit before being bottled. It has a somewhat more mild flavor as the agave has been mellowed by time.<BR/><BR/>“Oro” or “Gold” Tequila has some additional ingredients that make it "gold" (What? I have no idea). You probably only want this if you are mixing cocktails.<BR/><BR/>“Añejo” or “Aged” Tequila has rested for at least a year. Because of its time in wood barrels, it tends have oak flavors.<BR/><BR/>Also, give some respect to the Margarita while you are at it. It has gotten a bad reputation because of bastardized concoctions involving bizarre fruits. I have even been to bars that offer “Margaritas” that don’t have any tequila at all. Avoid these drinks. Especially Margaritas that the silly frat-boys drink, which usually come out of a slurpee machine. (All Frozen Margaritas are sacrilege, IMHO). <BR/><BR/>There is only one REAL Margarita, and that is made with lime juice, Cointreau (or equivalent), and Tequila. Find a bartender who knows what he is doing. It is simple and elegant. The Margarita has been the most popular cocktail for the past hundred years for a reason.<BR/><BR/>Gee, maybe I should have made that its own blog entry. <BR/><BR/>Helen, <BR/><BR/>I will have to wait to give a similar exploration of the many pharmaceutical options, but much of the above still applies (Look for pills that are Reposado, Añejo, etc).GayProfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289510184782252498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16010478.post-1133886672977470672005-12-06T08:31:00.000-08:002005-12-06T08:31:00.000-08:00With all the drinking, I need to get some nachos f...With all the drinking, I need to get some nachos for appetizer!Kiss My Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985697092485469665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16010478.post-1133884663331208752005-12-06T07:57:00.000-08:002005-12-06T07:57:00.000-08:00You had me at "pills."You had me at "pills."Helen the Felonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07363440683936148527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16010478.post-1133880774516800872005-12-06T06:52:00.000-08:002005-12-06T06:52:00.000-08:00Congrats on 5000 visitors my friend. Is that silv...Congrats on 5000 visitors my friend. <BR/><BR/>Is that silver tequila good for sipping. I've wanted to try to learn to appreciate tequila but I want my first experience to be a good one.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869584065420927072noreply@blogger.com