plural tequilas
: a Mexican liquor made chiefly from the fermented sap of the blue agave that has been subjected to two separate distillations
Tequila is a form of mezcal that enjoys a regional appellation—it must be produced in Tequila, Jalisco (a state in Mexico), entirely from the nectar from the blue agave plant.—
Justin Grant
Justin GrantThe most important difference between fine tequila and ordinary tequila is that the good stuff is made from 100 percent blue agave—the desert succulent that is pressure cooked, then fermented.—Food & Wine
Food & WineNote: Tequila is often distinguished from other mezcals because it can only be made from the blue agave and has more restrictive guidelines regarding its production.
"We're going to offer wine, beer, cocktails, a lot of tequila and mezcal, and margaritas on tap," said [bar] owner Patrick Todd.—Jordyn Noennig
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Most tequila recipes are bright and refreshing, leaning on the spirit’s inherent affinity for sunshine.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
For $250, customers can get eight Happy Dad Hard Seltzers, 10 eight-ounce Michelob Ultras and two 375 milliliter bottles of vodka, tequila or whiskey with mixers included.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Your classic margarita gets an upgrade with a premium blue agave tequila from Mexico.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Favorites include the Espresso 2.0, with Patrón Reposado tequila and fresh espresso, and the Casa Durango, a ranch water riff with Código 1530 tequila, elderflower, prickly pear and sparkling grapefruit soda.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
For $250, customers can get eight Happy Dad Hard Seltzers, 10 eight-ounce Michelob Ultras and two 375 milliliter bottles of vodka, tequila or whiskey with mixers included.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Your classic margarita gets an upgrade with a premium blue agave tequila from Mexico.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Favorites include the Espresso 2.0, with Patrón Reposado tequila and fresh espresso, and the Casa Durango, a ranch water riff with Código 1530 tequila, elderflower, prickly pear and sparkling grapefruit soda.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Tequila.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tequila. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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tequila
noun
te·qui·la
tə-ˈkē-lə 
tā-
: a Mexican liquor made from the fermented juice of an agave
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