Tequila
 Three varieties of tequila | |
| Type | Distilled beverage |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Mexico |
| Region of origin | Jalisco |
| Introduced | 16th century |
| Alcohol by volume | 35–55% |
| Proof (US) | 70–110 |
| Colour | Clear, brown or golden |
| Flavour | Sweet, fruity, earthy |
| Ingredients | Blue agave |
| Related products | Mezcal, bacanora, raicilla, pulque |
Tequila is a Latin American drink from Mexico that contains alcohol.
It is made from a plant called agave.
It contains about 40 percent alcohol, and is often used in bars and nightclubs to make mixed drinks such as the tequila sunrise or the Margarita.