Mexicali Blues

Tequila is very important to us here at Mexicali Blues in Osage Beach. After all, it is the main ingredient in the best margaritas at the Lake of the Ozarks .  We keep an extensive variety of tasty tequilas behind the bar. Most people assume that all tequilas are pretty much the same, but each one is slightly different than the next. There are actually a lot of facts about tequila that true connoisseurs know to be false. Today's blog is here to educate you by debunking a few of those tequila myths.  Tequila is made all over the world. NOPE! Champagne made anyplace other than Champagne, France, is actually just sparkling wine. In a similar fashion, if you want authentic tequila, it must be made in Mexico. More specifically, it has to come from a delineated part of Mexico that is centered in the state of Jalisco. Any "tequila" made outside of these designated areas is technically referred to as an agave spirit.   Tequila comes from a cactus. UH-UH!  T...

Tequila is a very popular spirit here at Mexicali Blues . Mostly because it is the main ingredient in the best margaritas at the Lake of the Ozarks , but also because we carry a wonderful variety of different tequilas behind the bar.  If you aren't a tequila connoisseur, there's a good chance you've heard some things about this wonderful liquor that simply aren't true. Today's blog will debunk a few of those silly myths and possibly give you a new appreciation for tequila.    Tequila is made all over the world. Just like authentic champagne must be made in Champagne, France (otherwise it is sparkling wine,) true tequila must be made in specific areas of Mexico. More specifically, it has to come from a delineated part of Mexico that is centered in the state of Jalisco. Types of "tequila" made outside of these designated areas are actually referred to as an agave spirit.   Tequila is made from a cactus. Tequila is made from the blue agave plant....