Mexico's most iconic spirits Tequila and Mezcal

Mexico, in addition to its incredible and varied gastronomy, is characterized by having different drinks in each region of the country.

On this occasion, we will talk about the 2 most popular ones: Tequila from Jalisco and Mezcal from Oaxaca.

“Did you know that… Every minute, tequila producers in Mexico ship 435 750-milliliter bottles to more than 100 countries around the world, which promotes the creation of more than 70,000 direct jobs?”

Tequila is the most representative Mexican drink worldwide and has positioned itself as one of the great ambassadors of Mexican culture. It is a distillate originating from the municipality of Tequila in the state of Jalisco, Mexico.

It is made from the fermentation and distillation of agave, particularly the so-called blue agave.

Tequila began to be produced in the mid-17th century at a hacienda called Cuisillo, in the state of Jalisco. Today, there are around 160 brands and 12 haciendas that produce it, giving life to one of the most demanded Mexican products abroad.

“There are those who claim that drinking a mezcal is like sipping a little bit of Mexico, as it is a unique flavor, warm to the palate and with a characteristic aroma.”

Legend has it that a thunderous lightning bolt struck an agave plant, opening and cooking its center. From afar, the natives perceived the penetrating aroma of the nectar emanating from it and drank the liquid with fear, gifted by their deities.

Mezcal, like tequila, is made by the fermentation and distillation of an agave or several types of agaves, which can be: espadín, tobalá, arroqueño, cirial, etc.

Currently, mezcal has a "Denomination of Origin" that protects the production of this drink in the states of Durango, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Michoacán, San Luis Potosí, Oaxaca, Puebla, Tamaulipas, and Zacatecas. These are the only regions in the world that have the denomination of origin called mezcal, with Oaxaca being the most representative.

Do you want to enjoy any of these delicious drinks?

We invite you to visit “La Bodeguita” in any of our Solaris Hotels where you will find the best brands of Tequila and Mezcal at an incredible price.