How to Pick the Right Tequila for Shots

How to Pick the Right Tequila for Shots

by Jason Baer in Tequila Education and Reviews

Here's the truth!

It's okay to do tequila shots. Sometimes you just need a shot.

We're actually selling these amazing, amazing shot glasses in our store.



Super cool. So if you're going to do shots, don't spend a ton of money. We want something that doesn't have a lot of burn, additive-free. Right?

Yeah, I mean, let's be honest. Expensive shots is a dumb flex.

Yeah! It's a waste of money. So what would you choose here, Maddie, in the wall of tequila?

I would go with probably Tres Agaves or Authentico. -Tres Agaves or Authentico. I would look at, maybe Viva Mexico would be delightful. Or Arete. I'll go with Arete.

Okay! I'm going to go with Authentico.

All right! Cheers!

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