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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The slight residual sweetness in Brut styles can also balance any hot sauce or jalapeno toppings, unlike tequila which can amplify the heat.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
According to guidelines set by the CRT, the governing body that regulates tequila in Mexico, a product labeled 100 percent agave must be made only from Blue Weber agave.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Blanco tequila naturally offers some earthy and vegetal notes.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
There are also plenty of food and tequila tours, while those interested in active adventures can try hiking, horseback riding, snorkeling, and kayaking.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
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Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
According to guidelines set by the CRT, the governing body that regulates tequila in Mexico, a product labeled 100 percent agave must be made only from Blue Weber agave.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Blanco tequila naturally offers some earthy and vegetal notes.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
There are also plenty of food and tequila tours, while those interested in active adventures can try hiking, horseback riding, snorkeling, and kayaking.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for tequila
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“Tequila.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tequila. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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