tequila
[ tuh-KEE-luh ]
A colorless or pale straw-colored liquor made by fermenting and distilling the sweet sap of the
AGAVE plant. It originated in Tequila, Mexico, hence the name. Most tequilas imported to the United States range from 80 to 86
PROOF, although some versions are over 100
PROOF. Tequila is the base liquor in the popular
MARGARITA cocktail.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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