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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And for the Correspondent there’s a fruity tequila and mezcal number with Thai basil.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, and triple sec with a splash of jalapeño simple syrup.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
Events and activities include a weekly rodeo, barbecues and cookouts, bonfires with s’mores making, tequila and whiskey tastings, live music, and line dancing.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
While net sales for Brown-Forman's whiskey products — Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve — were flat for fiscal year 2025 compared with the prior year, the company's tequila and ready-to-drink portfolios declined 14% and 6%, respectively.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 5 June 2025
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Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, and triple sec with a splash of jalapeño simple syrup.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
Events and activities include a weekly rodeo, barbecues and cookouts, bonfires with s’mores making, tequila and whiskey tastings, live music, and line dancing.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
While net sales for Brown-Forman's whiskey products — Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve — were flat for fiscal year 2025 compared with the prior year, the company's tequila and ready-to-drink portfolios declined 14% and 6%, respectively.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 5 June 2025
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“Tequila.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tequila. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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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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