A popular "shot" in drinking establishments all over the world, tequila is a Mexican spirit made from the agave plant. Much like whiskey or scotch, tequila comes in a variety of brands and styles. No matter which is your favorite, this article will explain a few different ways to drink a tequila shot.
Instructions
Straight Shot
1. Pour 1 to 1.5 ounces of tequila into a shot glass.
2. Drink the shot.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the desired effect is achieved.
Straight Shot with "Training Wheels"
4. Pour 1 to 1.5 ounces of tequila into a shot glass.
5. Cut a lemon or lime into quarters. Many bars will give you slices of lemon or lime when you order tequila. If you are doing the shot at home, then I recommend slicing the fruit quarters. Lime is the most popular citrus fruit to be used with a shot of tequila.
6. Lick the skin where your thumb and forefinger connect. Sprinkle salt where you licked. Some people will lick the skin where their forearm meets their hand by the thumb, and sprinkle the salt there. It's a personal choice. Certain individuals have a natural pocket in that area, which makes for a convenient place to pour the salt.
7. Lick the salt.
8. Drink the shot.
9. Suck on the lemon or lime wedge. This process is known as "lick it, slam it, suck it," and is widely popular. It seems to be designed to take away from the horrible taste and aftertaste of many of the inexpensive tequilas, hence the nickname "training wheels" for this type of shot. However, not all tequilas are meant to be consumed as shots. Please review the next section about "sipping" tequilas.
"Sipping" Tequila
10. Pour 2 to 3 ounces of tequila into a beverage glass. You can use ice if you want, but it might water down the tequila. I recommend drinking it without ice. Tequilas that are meant to be sipped are usually labeled as "Reposado." This means the tequila has been aged, and is meant to be savored. Try Hussong's Reposado or Cabo Wabo Reposado. Also, refer to the Poco Tequila site linked below for detailed information on many different types of tequila.
11. Find a place to sit and relax. If you're not at a bar, try sitting on your back porch or in your favorite chair.
12. Sip the tequila over a length of time, maybe 30 minutes to an hour. Enjoy it.
The Body Shot
13. Pour 1 to 1.5 ounces of tequila into a shot glass.
14. Cut a lemon or lime into quarters.
15. Lick the neck of someone of the opposite or same gender, depending on your preference. Please note that you should obtain permission first.
16. Sprinkle salt where you licked. Obviously, this is taking the place of the salt on your hand in the "training wheels" example above.
17.Put the lemon or lime wedge in the mouth of the same person.
18. Lick the salt off the neck.
19. Drink the shot.
20. Take the lemon or lime out of the person's mouth with your mouth, and suck on it. Remember: "Lick it, slam it, suck it." The body shot is designed for physical contact. Stand close to your partner, and hold her neck or waist while you do the shot. You can really take this as far as your partner, or drinking establishment, allows you to. Mix it up a little bit. Have your partner hold the shot in the front of his pants or in her cleavage. Lick somewhere other than the neck. Use your imagination, and have fun.
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