Tequila Day 2022: Discover some surprising facts

Taking a bracing shot or two (responsibly, of course) is the perfect way to celebrate National Tequila Day on Sunday, July 24.

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Let's learn six surprising things about tequila in honor of the holiday.

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It is perfectly safe for gluten-free folks to drink tequila. Tequila is fermented juice from the blue agave plant, which has a pineapple-like core.

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The piña is harvested, roasted, fermented, distilled, aged, and finally bottled after being brought to a distillery.

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Tequila and mezcal are both made from agave, but only the blue agave plant can be used to make tequila.

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The production of tequila has to occur in the state of Jalisco or some neighboring states, but most tequila is produced in Jalisco.

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It is the birthplace of the iconic drink, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The women of Tequila (as in the town) traditionally planted blue agave plants, called hijuelos (little children).

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Wahlberg is a tequila enthusiast, and he recently invested in Flecha Azul, a brand co-founded by Aron Marquez and Abraham Ancer.

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