How to Host a Tequila Tasting
Connoisseurship has finally made its way to tequila! Once confined to Margaritas and shooters--luxury tequilas are collected worldwide for both the smooth aromatic liquor and the decorative bottles. So forget about "worm-in-the-bottle, frat party, wire-the-bail-money cactus juice." It's time for a tasting party to sample the perfumed, high-end tequilas. Think of it as a scotch tasing, but with only the single malts--because inexpensive tequila, like blended scotch, contains a hefty portion of characterless "neutral spirits"--and we want to taste spirits with spirit! Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Wine Glasses
- 4 to 6 varieties of Agave Tequila
- Guacamole Bar, Ceviche, Tamales, Tortillas
- Latin Club Music
- Silver Trays
- Ultrasuede Fabric
Instructions
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Serve plenty of food before and after the tasting. Think gourmet chip and guacamole bar (see my article on how to set one up). And why not some ceviche, tamales and Mexican wedding cookies? (See additional eHow articles for recipes.)
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Feature about 4 to 6 varieties of tequila (more than that is confusing). High-end tequilas are made from 100 Percent Weber Blue Agave. Select a range of tequilas so the varieties have definite characteristics to discuss (see Resources). Encourage guests to sip each tequila, savor its properties, discuss what they like and don't like and compare it to what they've had in the past.
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Make the music "Latin dance club" all the way! The message is modern and muy caliente! Google keywords "latin club music" to find something hot.
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Although you don't need lime and salt when sipping 100 Percent Agave Tequilas, they are perfect to decorate with. Load heaps of limes into wooden bowls and use them as centerpieces. Fill clear glass apothecary jars with rock salt and use them as accents for the bar.
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Display the tequila bottles on silver trays set on a suede-covered bar. Try chocolate brown ultrasuede--it's inexpensive, yet feels earthy and rich.
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Offer your guests EBOOST when serving coffee and dessert. It's a natural tonic that revs up your energy and helps eliminate next day traces of overindulgence (see Resources).
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Tips & Warnings
Tequila is a fine and complex liquor--it's best served at room temperature and sipped slowly.
To clear the palate in between tastings, serve cool water and tortillas.
Avoid "Tequila Shooter Syndrome" and serve the tequilas in wine glasses. The classic tulip-shaped wine glass is perfect (see Resources).
Don't drink and drive.
