World Tequila Day 2026: 5 shots of lesser-known facts
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World Tequila Day
Every year, World Tequila Day 2026 is observed on July 24 and dedicated to celebrate the national spirit of Mexico and its culture and heritage
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What is tequila?
Tequila is a distilled alcoholic spirit that is made from the blue agave plant in Mexico and can be produced only in specific region in the country like Jalisco
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Origin of the day
The day was designated in 2006 when UNESCO had designated the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila in Mexico as a World Heritage Site
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Tequila vs agave
While tequila can only be produced in Mexico, agave spirits produced from other varieties of the plant; the alcohol content in tequila is between 35 - 55 pct
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Popular tequila cocktails
While the Margarita is a popular tequila cocktail, there are others like the Paloma, Tequila Sunrise, and Picante, that has become popular in Mumbai and India
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