Tequila: Bartending Class

Tequila is probably the most mysterious and misunderstood of all the spirits on any back bar. On one hand it is the main component of THE most popular cocktail in history. On the other hand, when served neat, or as the more popular 'shot' it is the most feared of all the popular spirits. Almost everyone has had some horrible tequila experience from their days in college or maybe high school and as a result many people can't even smell tequila without being flooded with a barrage of disturbing and vivid memories.

This class serves to clear up this sad misunderstanding. We'll find out why that 'tequila' associated with those memories shouldn't even be called tequila, and further why your fear and disgust are justified. We will see the whole process of how tequila has been made for over 2 centuries, and talk about the Mexican government’s tequila regulatory council and the strict rules they enforce. We will discuss the subtle differences between tequilas from different parts of Mexico and explore the life of tequila as it grows from blanco, to reposado, to an anejo and even an extra anejo. Of course along the way we will be mixing cocktails, drinking, and having a good time while learning why tequila isn't just for 'shots' and 'poppers' and fraternity parties but is indeed one of the world's great spirits.

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