July 24: National Tequila Day – #nationaltequiladay and man oh man I sure wouldn’t mind having a drink or two and no, not three because you would be picking me up off the floor. How about you? Instead to celebrate today I will listen to some of my favorite songs featuring Tequilla then when my sister comes over this weekend we will go to a restaurant and listen to music and have a drink. Only one drink though since she will be driving. Would you like to come with us?
I have question for you. Is there any better way to enjoy some blue Agave juice than bottoms up? We can’t think of any, but we can tell you that there’s an entire day dedicated to the blue Agave juice. July 24th means National Tequila Day, and National Tequila Day means twenty four consecutive hours, 1440 consecutive minutes, and 86,400 consecutive seconds of honoring good times had with your favorite liquor over Salt & Lime.
Just enjoy those good times responsibly, and don’t swig that beautiful blue Agave elixir behind the wheel, and do read up on blue Agave juice storied history in Mexico, the broader American Southwest, and beyond. Then invite your friends and family over to share the information you leaned with them.
Tequila’s precursor, a Milky, frothy Agave drink known as Pulque, dates all the way back to Mesoamerican times circa 1000 B.C., when indigenous Mexican tribes would commonly harvest and ferment Pulque. It wouldn’t be until the 16th Century A.D., however, that the contemporary Tequila we know and love would be first produced, around a territory of land that wouldn’t officially become known as Tequila until 1666.
That wouldn’t stop Spanish aristocrat Don Pedro Sánchez de Tagle from opening the world’s first Tequila factory 66 years prior in Jalisco, the Mexican State where the modern City of Tequila is located. It definitely wouldn’t stop Don Jose Antonio de Cuervo from founding the first Vino Mezcal de Tequila de Jose Cuervo in Tequila over a century later in 1795, birthing the world’s most successful Tequila brand to this day.
The origins of Tequila are fairly well documented, but unfortunately, the history of National Tequila Day’s origins are a little murkier. Not much can be found on who originated f National Tequila Day, what originated National Tequila Day’, and why f National Tequila Day takes place on the dates it does. Perhaps the originators imbibed a little too much on their own supply to remember. Regardless, common zeitgeist rules that National Tequila Day takes place on July 24th in the United States, and the Mexican Senate just ruled in 2018 that their f National Tequila Day occurs on the third Saturday of every March.
TRADITIONS OF THE DAY
With Tequila, you choose the moment. Whether you are a social drinker who wants to share Tequila with friends or just relax at home after a long day at work, National Tequila Day is all about enjoying Tequila. Did you know there are several categories of Tequila including Blanco, Añejo, Reposado, and Joven, which are tasted and experimented with by connoisseurs and newbies alike.
Contrary to popular belief, Wine is not the only drink that can be paired with food, Tequila can, too! You just have to find the right meal to complement Tequila with. Remember when your out and about today there will be special deals and promotions on Tequila are also available today at Pubs and Bars. Make sure you take advantage of them.
NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY ACTIVITIES
- There is no better way to celebrate National Tequila Day than by enjoying the very drink that gave the holiday it’s namesake? Consider hitting up a new area bar or liquor store you haven’t checked out before, and consider bringing friends and family with you.
- If you’re even a casual drinker, you’re likely already familiar with the quintessential Tequila Sunrise, the ubiquitous Margarita, or the never-fail, classic combo of Tequlia and Juice and/or Soda. But do you know how to mix up a Serrano-Spiced Paloma, Tequila Shandy Beer Cocktail, or a color changing Margarita? Try something different this year and opt for a more creative cocktail, whether it’s one of the above, or one of the countless recipes you could discover through Google.
- Everyone is for all for holiday hedonism, creature comforts, and enjoying some good times in the company of friends and loved ones, but please do so responsibly. We cannot stress this enough. If you’ve had a few rounds too many to hop behind the wheel, don’t be afraid to hail a designated driver, Uber, Lyft, or cab to help you get home safely.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
