Do you sip tequila or take shots?

To get the most out of your tequila tasting, follow these steps: Start with a long, narrow tequila glass to experience the full complexity. A champagne flute will do, but you should not taste fine tequila in a shot glass. Pour enough tequila for 2-4 sips.

How do Beginners drink tequila?

Follow the sipping protocol.
  1. Pour about one ounce of tequila in a tequila glass or snifter. …
  2. Swirl the tequila gently in its glass. …
  3. Take a small sip, swishing the tequila around in your mouth for about 10 seconds, letting the alcohol travel over different parts of your tongue.
  4. Swallow and repeat!

Do you drink tequila warm or cold?

Serve it cold

Depending on your taste and brand preference, tequila is served at either room temperature or low temperature in a chilled glass.

Is tequila stronger than vodka?

The answer to the question of whether tequila is stronger than vodka is that it depends. No one spirit is automatically stronger than another spirit in every situation. Most tequilas and vodkas will be the same strength, that is the accepted standard for the majority of spirits of 40% ABV, or 80 proof.

Are you supposed to swish tequila?

5. Take a small sip of the tequila and swish it around in your mouth for a few seconds. As you slowly breath in a little air, swirl the tequila over your tongue to help bring out the aroma. … As you exhale, analyze the character of the tequila, the agave flavor and the wood tones.

Should you keep tequila in the fridge?

For the most part, there’s no need to refrigerate or freeze liquor whether it’s still sealed or already opened. Hard liquors like vodka, rum, tequila, and whiskey; most liqueurs, including Campari, St. Germain, Cointreau, and Pimm’s; and bitters are perfectly safe to store at room temperature.

Can you sip blanco tequila?

When it comes to tequila for sipping, a blanco tequila typically is used in mixed drinks, not for sipping, because it has a much different flavor profile than a reposado or añejo tequila.

Should I put ice in tequila?

While añejo tequilas can be enjoyed neat, he says he prefers his with one or two ice cubes. Adding just a little water in the form of ice helps mellow the strong alcohol aromas of the tequila—or any other spirit, for that matter.