A few choices of my wording may easily be misunderstood so I need to clarify a couple things… 1. Tequila is a recognised Appellation of Origin (AOC) and can only originate from an officially delimited region, which includes 181 municipalities in five Mexican states, being the entire state of Jalisco and specific bordering areas of the surrounding states. Tequila is a town/city and therefore when I mention “region of Tequila” it could be misconstrued as the town/city itself instead of the AOC delimited region. 2. I mentioned that it can be aged. When aged it is often in ex-bourbon barrels. Note that this statement does not state the ex-bourbon barrels are a requirement - they CAN be aged in other oak but it is common to use ex-bourbon due to their prevalence. Anything else you believe should be clarified? Comment below…
Tequila Old Fashioned with any Reposado Tequila,Agave Nectar (what grows together goes together) and and the same Chocolate Bitters you used.Absolutely delicious.
I love tequila myself. It's definitely one of my preferred alcohols along with a good whiskey or bourbon. Thank you for sharing tequila with us and showing its versatility as well. Cheers.
One of my favorite TEQUILA drinks is: Bijou Riff: Teatro This is so bloody good!! Making more of these! Ingredients 1 1/4 OZ. REPOSADO TEQUILA 1 1/4 OZ. SWEET VERMOUTH 1/2 OZ. GREEN CHARTREUSE 2 DASHES ORANGE BITTERS
Great 101. My favorite tequila cocktail would have to be the Oaxacan Old Fashioned. 2 oz El Tesoro Reposado tequila 0.75oz Del Meguey San Luis Del Rio Mezcal 1-2 bar spoons of Agave syrup 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters Garnish with flamed orange peel😎🥃
It's a shame tequilla has the stigma of a get wasted booze alcohol while there are some really nice and extremely good tequila's out there for example Herradura and many other brands.
Tequila is not my favorite spirit, but I’d watch this over and over again for your bottle opening reactions 😂🤣 Fav tequila drink? Definitely my own coconut margarita… which I usually make with a reposado. I have not tried the Patron Anejo. I’ll have to give that a whirl!!
With good tequila like Patron anejo I want the tequila to stand out: 2 Oz Patron, 1/2 Oz lime juice, 1/4 Oz agave syrup, tiny pinch of sea salt. On the rocks in an old fashioned glass. Also for a regular Margarita I like subbing in St. Germaine elderberry liquor instead of an orange liqueur. The herbal elderberry and tequila seem like the perfect pairing. Nice vid Steve. Thanks 👍
Since you ask viewers for their go-to tequila cocktail, I will tell you mine even if it makes me seem unsophisticated. My favorite tequila cocktail is the classic Margarita, made simply with blanco tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup, and drunk super cold immediately after being poured from the shaker. It's honest and almost pure in its simplicity. Even using agave nectar instead of simple syrup is too fancy for me. And since you're talking about Patron products in this video, I will add that Patron Citronge is a tequila-based orange liqueur that works very well in Margaritas (because the liqueur's tequila base is not detectable as an additional flavor in the Margarita). So go ahead and call me unsophisticated. There's a reason why the Margarita is the most popular mixed drink in the US.
I love the classic margarita as well, but the traditional version that you mentioned has too much sugar for me. I like to really taste the tequila, as opposed to drowning it out with sugar. I recently switched out the orange liqueur for fresh mandarin juice and used only a drizzle of agave syrup, along with some good reposado and lime juice. It's outstanding!! The agave syrup brings out the beautiful notes of the tequila. Just my opinion, but you might wanna try it : )
I like this video. It is informative and focuses on one brand and gives us ideas for cocktails. Now I want to go try them! (Sadly no shake-n-smile though, lol 😩)
I recently tried this jimmy buffet margarita recipie, 1oz repasado ,1/2 oz silver, 1/2oz lime juice, 1/2oz Cointreau, 1/2 orange curaçao, shaken over ice and strained into a rocks glass, sault optional and garnish with a lime wheel, give it a try and let me know please
Love the history lesson! I'd be curious about the history of mezcal and how it relates to tequila. I know they're different, isn't it all tequila is a mezcal but not all mezcal is tequila? Like squares and rectangles lol
LOVED THIS VIDEO! Patron is my go-to for tequila - so happy you did this video. Steve, I’ve been working on my top-4 all time cocktails (aka “Mount Rushmore” of cocktails) and at the top of my list is the Oaxaca Old Fashioned. It’s 1 1/2 oz Reposado (although I just started using the Anejo Patron), 1/2 Mezcal, 1 heavy bar spoon of agave syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, orange twist. It is AMAZING! By the way, the other cocktails are the Enzoni and the Amaretto Sour (Morganthaler’s version). My fourth spot is still open and would love to hear yours and others suggestions for what could be my fourth all-time best cocktail. Great video again!!!!
@@ericktellez7632 Really? I find it's super smooth. You can't toss out a statement like that without giving a suggestion or saying what tequila you prefer. Do tell and I'll give it a go! :)
Question. I notice you hold your measuring tools a specific way. Like wise with how you add bitters. Why-for-how come good sir? Makes me rethink how I do what I do.
I really like my cocktails to be 90% other ingredients 10% alcohol. I love your sweeter drink videos and i wish you would do more of them. As for me, my usual Patron cocktail is a bunch of lemonade or limeade with an ounce of patron and a bit of cherry syrup. I love the citrus dominant flavor with just a hint of the cherry and the agave from the patron. Very light drink.
I bet Patron Extra Añejo would be an even better substitute for Whiskey in an Old Fashioned and a Manhattan. Because it’s aged for 3+ years so it would have an even more Oak’y flavor than the Añejo.
I LOVE tequila! DOBEL, might be the nicest I've ever had, in a Tommy's it's really unbelievable. A cheap great tequila is tapatio or ocho. With lime and soda or coke even is so tasty. - Also patron is great too :)
tequila matchmaker is a site that shows ratings on tequilas, as well as if they are additive-free - they can have 1% additives (sugar or worse) without saying anything - even if they say 100% agave
Spicy strawberry margarita 2oz reposado 1oz ancho ryes liqueur 3/4oz fresh lime juice 1/2oz rich simple syrup Fresh mint 1 whole strawberry Muddle strawberry & mint with lime & simple syrup. Add tequila & ancho liqueur. Add quality ice. Shake & double strain into stemmed glass. Garnish with a strawberry slice and float a mint leaf or two. My own creation.
Good summary. But, only use 100% agave tequila! Anejo is pronounced an-yay-ho. There is a tilde over the N, not available on this keyboard. I would reserve a good one for sipping. But an Old Fashioned does star the liquor rather than hiding it. Next: Mescal!
Thanks DJ Expo! We probably struggle with Spanish pronunciation as we don’t border any Spanish speaking countries and therefore aren’t exposed to the language anywhere near as much as people in the US and Europe.
As a Venezuelan i get two things: 1- what do I know about rum if I'm Venezuelan? (It's like whaaat?, But it happens way more than you'd imagine) 2- Venezuela? Oh, TEQUILA! -Me: bro, Tequila is as Mexican as it comes, I'm so ignorant in that world! Also fun fact, in Venezuela, for rum to be called añejo it has to be in a barrel for st least 3 years. Take those two facts as you will haha
A few choices of my wording may easily be misunderstood so I need to clarify a couple things…
1. Tequila is a recognised Appellation of Origin (AOC) and can only originate from an officially delimited region, which includes 181 municipalities in five Mexican states, being the entire state of Jalisco and specific bordering areas of the surrounding states.
Tequila is a town/city and therefore when I mention “region of Tequila” it could be misconstrued as the town/city itself instead of the AOC delimited region.
2. I mentioned that it can be aged. When aged it is often in ex-bourbon barrels. Note that this statement does not state the ex-bourbon barrels are a requirement - they CAN be aged in other oak but it is common to use ex-bourbon due to their prevalence.
Anything else you believe should be clarified? Comment below…
Tequila is a must place to visit when in Mexico. Good job mate, cheers from Mexico 😄🥃
This is a great break down of Tequila Steve, I have had the Silver Patron, I will have to try the others.
Tequila Old Fashioned with any Reposado Tequila,Agave Nectar (what grows together goes together) and and the same Chocolate Bitters you used.Absolutely delicious.
I would have to say an old fashioned but I do love to drink Anejo on the rocks and sip it slowly.
I love tequila myself. It's definitely one of my preferred alcohols along with a good whiskey or bourbon. Thank you for sharing tequila with us and showing its versatility as well. Cheers.
One of my favorite TEQUILA drinks is:
Bijou Riff:
Teatro
This is so bloody good!!
Making more of these!
Ingredients
1 1/4 OZ. REPOSADO TEQUILA
1 1/4 OZ. SWEET VERMOUTH
1/2 OZ. GREEN CHARTREUSE
2 DASHES ORANGE BITTERS
I’ll have to try it!
Awesome video, Steve. Can't wait for similar videos about whiskey in all it's varieties.
Thanks Jordan! I’m keen to make more 101 vids too!
Great 101. My favorite tequila cocktail would have to be the Oaxacan Old Fashioned.
2 oz El Tesoro Reposado tequila
0.75oz Del Meguey San Luis Del Rio Mezcal
1-2 bar spoons of Agave syrup
2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish with flamed orange peel😎🥃
It's a shame tequilla has the stigma of a get wasted booze alcohol while there are some really nice and extremely good tequila's out there for example Herradura and many other brands.
Can you name a few more good brands?
@@RmFrZQ corazon
@@RmFrZQ Gran Centenario
@@RmFrZQ Tequila Ocho, Forteleza, Don Julio, Siete Leguas
Don Julio, casa amigos, casa azul. Jose Cuervo de familia is expensive but very smooth
Tequila in a margarita!! One of the only cocktails without any nasty headache or hangover
So keen to substitute some anejo into the old fashioned - great vid Steve
should've included mezcal as well, but tequila is great straight or mixed! i'm a fan of El Jimador for its value and availability.
I’m planning other vids like this too ie. mezcal 101, whiskey 101, etc…
@@StevetheBartender_ can’t wait for mezcal just recently got into it on a trip to nashville and had a few drinks with it at attaboy
I love tequila. I've been to Jalisco 4 times just to visit distilleries.
First time I watched your videos in a longtime, you've uped your game!!! Nice editing and content!
Those are some nicely looking bottles!
The bottles look nice but thats the only good thing Patron has.
@@ericktellez7632 😂 tequila is the spirit that I’m least knowledgeable of… so I wouldn’t know… i mainly use espolon reposado
Tequila is not my favorite spirit, but I’d watch this over and over again for your bottle opening reactions 😂🤣
Fav tequila drink? Definitely my own coconut margarita… which I usually make with a reposado. I have not tried the Patron Anejo. I’ll have to give that a whirl!!
I still need to try your Coconut Margarita recipe!! 🤤
I love a good cork pop!
@@StevetheBartender_ yesssss- it’s perfect since you guys are getting into warm weather in the Southern Hemisphere!!
@@SavidgeKitchen I’m moving into winter and my hankering for tequila is sky rocketing. Don’t no why but I’m following my heart.
@@mrsmartypants_1 😂 I fully support this.
With good tequila like Patron anejo I want the tequila to stand out: 2 Oz Patron, 1/2 Oz lime juice, 1/4 Oz agave syrup, tiny pinch of sea salt. On the rocks in an old fashioned glass.
Also for a regular Margarita I like subbing in St. Germaine elderberry liquor instead of an orange liqueur. The herbal elderberry and tequila seem like the perfect pairing. Nice vid Steve. Thanks 👍
Since you ask viewers for their go-to tequila cocktail, I will tell you mine even if it makes me seem unsophisticated. My favorite tequila cocktail is the classic Margarita, made simply with blanco tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup, and drunk super cold immediately after being poured from the shaker. It's honest and almost pure in its simplicity. Even using agave nectar instead of simple syrup is too fancy for me. And since you're talking about Patron products in this video, I will add that Patron Citronge is a tequila-based orange liqueur that works very well in Margaritas (because the liqueur's tequila base is not detectable as an additional flavor in the Margarita). So go ahead and call me unsophisticated. There's a reason why the Margarita is the most popular mixed drink in the US.
I love the classic margarita as well, but the traditional version that you mentioned has too much sugar for me. I like to really taste the tequila, as opposed to drowning it out with sugar. I recently switched out the orange liqueur for fresh mandarin juice and used only a drizzle of agave syrup, along with some good reposado and lime juice. It's outstanding!! The agave syrup brings out the beautiful notes of the tequila. Just my opinion, but you might wanna try it : )
Tequila old fashioned are my favorite...
I like this video. It is informative and focuses on one brand and gives us ideas for cocktails. Now I want to go try them! (Sadly no shake-n-smile though, lol 😩)
Portugal Cork Detail is just Top notch! nice video loved it
I’m a sucker for a margarita on the rocks with salt. Shaken so well that I get a slight foam on top! 🤤
The Giblet (a tequila variation on a Gimlet) is my go to. I’m never disappointed by it.
Not sure I have a goto Tequila drink but I did enjoy the 21st century recently. Very nice.
Master Steve,
Great Tequila Lessons, 👍 congratulations.
Salud!
Wish you can do it this type of videos.
Love this! try do a irish coffey with tequila instead! just change wiskwy for tequila anejo! so good!
I recently tried this jimmy buffet margarita recipie, 1oz repasado ,1/2 oz silver, 1/2oz lime juice, 1/2oz Cointreau, 1/2 orange curaçao, shaken over ice and strained into a rocks glass, sault optional and garnish with a lime wheel, give it a try and let me know please
a new twist to extra añejo is a filtered tequila añejo at least twice mostly three times to make it a clear or cristalino tequila, a smoother tequila
Yes! Herradura makes a great one!
Love the history lesson! I'd be curious about the history of mezcal and how it relates to tequila. I know they're different, isn't it all tequila is a mezcal but not all mezcal is tequila? Like squares and rectangles lol
Tequila is a type of mescal, distinguished by the makers. Like "champagne" versus sparkling wine.
Much to explore in mescals and more exotic liquors
Matador is my go to tequila cocktail at the moment. Simple but delicious 👍
Nice history of tequila. I live in Nevada, USA, and my Mexican friends, as in born in Mexico, drink Don Julio. I suggest giving DJ a try sometime.
My go-to tequila cocktail is definitely the Paloma. I usually make it with the reposado version of Espolón tequila.
Super refreshing.
This is probably one of my favourite style of videos you've made in a while - really enjoyed it!
I love patron taste good and taste after😊
Really good video man, definitely buying a bottle of Patron Anejo to my home bar🤩
Thanks WBL!
A new combo I just tried recently was tequila with some Bundaberg Ginger Beer. So spicy!
Would be awesome to have another video like this about whisky.
My favourite Tequila cocktail is a Caesar, substituting Tequila for Vodka. Make is it a bit dryer.
Just finished drinking this riff on Negroni
2 oz blanco
1 oz campari
1 oz red vermouth
0.5 oz simple
Favorite tequila cocktails are los cantaritos
Medicina Latina is very nice with a mezcal float.
Besides great Margaritas, I like a Paloma, Bloody Maria, and a tequila Old Fashioned.
Love paloma
Make a martini with the blanco! Also, negroni with blanco is another modern classic.
Awesome video! Thanks for the tips and ideas!
LOVED THIS VIDEO! Patron is my go-to for tequila - so happy you did this video. Steve, I’ve been working on my top-4 all time cocktails (aka “Mount Rushmore” of cocktails) and at the top of my list is the Oaxaca Old Fashioned. It’s 1 1/2 oz Reposado (although I just started using the Anejo Patron), 1/2 Mezcal, 1 heavy bar spoon of agave syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, orange twist. It is AMAZING!
By the way, the other cocktails are the Enzoni and the Amaretto Sour (Morganthaler’s version). My fourth spot is still open and would love to hear yours and others suggestions for what could be my fourth all-time best cocktail.
Great video again!!!!
Man Can’t believe Patron is your go to, they are the Jack Daniels of Tequila, not good at all dude.
@@ericktellez7632 Really? I find it's super smooth. You can't toss out a statement like that without giving a suggestion or saying what tequila you prefer. Do tell and I'll give it a go! :)
@@josephcolaiacovo5917
You will know what I mean after you get yourself some Fortaleza, G4, Ocho, Espolón or Siete Lenguas.
My favorite tequila cocktail is a cantarito. It's like a Paloma, but better.
Cantaritos are great! I’d love to go to a festival where they serve the monster sized Cantaritos!
Great video. I love Tequila and this video is informative and well just fun to watch like most of your videos.
Question. I notice you hold your measuring tools a specific way. Like wise with how you add bitters. Why-for-how come good sir? Makes me rethink how I do what I do.
I like Moscow Mules and I think tequila would be a good substitute for vodka. Bundaberg ginger beer is my favorite.
Cava de Ora neat. Simple nothing else needed
Great information, thanks!
I love paloma and margarita
I really like my cocktails to be 90% other ingredients 10% alcohol. I love your sweeter drink videos and i wish you would do more of them. As for me, my usual Patron cocktail is a bunch of lemonade or limeade with an ounce of patron and a bit of cherry syrup. I love the citrus dominant flavor with just a hint of the cherry and the agave from the patron. Very light drink.
omg this with soda water sounds like a lovely summer drink
Loving the content!
Can't beat tequila
Just tried the tequila old fashioned, A-MA-Zing!
I bet Patron Extra Añejo would be an even better substitute for Whiskey in an Old Fashioned and a Manhattan. Because it’s aged for 3+ years so it would have an even more Oak’y flavor than the Añejo.
Oh my gosh he is sipping without licking 🧂
I LOVE tequila!
DOBEL, might be the nicest I've ever had, in a Tommy's it's really unbelievable. A cheap great tequila is tapatio or ocho. With lime and soda or coke even is so tasty.
- Also patron is great too :)
Gran patron smoky in a shot………Followed by another!
La malinche is yummy,.
Patron is by far has the smoothest taste. You need to test the patron coffee tequila
Old fashion with anejo, chocolate bitters, agave syrup, topped with dark chocolate shavings and orange peel twist
Old fashioned 100% mate
For a great Tequila cocktail, it's hard not to go past the Tommy's Margarita. 👍🏻
tequila matchmaker is a site that shows ratings on tequilas, as well as if they are additive-free - they can have 1% additives (sugar or worse) without saying anything - even if they say 100% agave
Love the tequila. Hate the 1.75 bottles. Hard to pour without a spill. I haven’t found a pourer that fits.
Blows me away that there's enough plants to make as much Tequila being produced. For a plant that takes 6 years to mature.
Hi Steve will you be doing some Tequila cocktails for Dia De Muertos?
I’m a bit too late unfortunately..
R.I.P cafe patron
I noticed they didn't send you the purple box- the coffee liqueur tequila. My favorite tequila drinks are El Diablo and of course good old Margarita.
Patron XO Cafe is being discontinued! El Diablo - haven't one of those for a while :)
@@StevetheBartender_ no way! it's a popular night out shot amongst my friends. Good thing i have an unopened bottle.
Does Patron do an Extra Anejo? Or is Anejo as far as the Ane-go?
It was a margarita but I love your version of an old fashioned . Can anyone recommend a good mid price tequila that would suit that drink?
Herradura reposado/anejo
Very classy
Usually I make margaritas with tequila
Can’t go past a classic Margarita!
love your videos. but just a small nitpick. it’s not anejo it’s añejo. the ñ is it’s own letter. other than that small nitpick, great video!!
STEVE!!!! Great video!!! I actually learned something today!!!! Tequila and I didn't get along for years. But, we've made up...
I'm gonna have few shots tonight
Steve’s AnejO-face…
😂🤣
Spicy strawberry margarita
2oz reposado
1oz ancho ryes liqueur
3/4oz fresh lime juice
1/2oz rich simple syrup
Fresh mint
1 whole strawberry
Muddle strawberry & mint with lime & simple syrup. Add tequila & ancho liqueur. Add quality ice. Shake & double strain into stemmed glass.
Garnish with a strawberry slice and float a mint leaf or two.
My own creation.
Farrell Tunnel
Good summary. But, only use 100% agave tequila!
Anejo is pronounced an-yay-ho. There is a tilde over the N, not available on this keyboard. I would reserve a good one for sipping. But an Old Fashioned does star the liquor rather than hiding it.
Next: Mescal!
“Ahn-yeh-ho”
I know, right? As a Spanish major this kills me. Wish he would say it correctly.
Aussies really struggle with Spanish. It’s “an-yay-ho” and “ha-lees-ko”. Otherwise, awesome vid! Made me thirsty.
Thanks DJ Expo! We probably struggle with Spanish pronunciation as we don’t border any Spanish speaking countries and therefore aren’t exposed to the language anywhere near as much as people in the US and Europe.
Thats one of the best tequilas i have ever tasted the Patron Anejo
Man you are going to be surprised when you taste quality tequila, Patron aint it.
What’s an oro tequila?
siptequila.com/blogs/tequila-infographics/joven-tequila
As a Venezuelan i get two things:
1- what do I know about rum if I'm Venezuelan? (It's like whaaat?, But it happens way more than you'd imagine)
2- Venezuela? Oh, TEQUILA! -Me: bro, Tequila is as Mexican as it comes, I'm so ignorant in that world!
Also fun fact, in Venezuela, for rum to be called añejo it has to be in a barrel for st least 3 years.
Take those two facts as you will haha
Will Tequila trend you think? It has the history, variation and availability in all price brackets.
Tequila has been rapidly rising in popularity for the past 1-2 years.
I bet you feeling good after this video lol
What's a mezcal tequila
www.foodandwine.com/cocktails-spirits/differences-between-tequila-mezcal
Thanks steve!
The old fashioned
hii
Malinda Mount
All my bars in town only serve tequila as "gold" or "sliver" :(
What a shame!
패트론 데킬라
An-ye-ho 😎
Tequila, orange juice.
*pop*
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