Coyote Tequila

AUSTRALIA IS EXPERIENCING A TEQUILA RENAISSANCE AND COYOTE TEQUILA CONTINUES TO BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF THIS TREND, AS IT HAS BEEN FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS. WITH ITS SLEEK NEW BOTTLE, RUGGED LABEL AND AUTHENTIC MEXICAN HERITAGE, IT IS CERTAINLY SOMETHING TO HOWL ABOUT.

TEQUILA’S HERITAGE DATES BACK TO the Aztecs of central America where they produced a fermented beverage from the agave – a succulent plant with long, spiny leaves. Once harvested, the piña or core of the plant is slowly baked in ovens to break down the complex plant sugars into simple fructose. Once “baked”, juice is extracted from the agave and left to ferment.

After fermentation, the liquid is distilled to raise the alcohol content and produce what is called “ordinario” – an alcoholic liquid which is not yet officially tequila. A second distillation is needed to produce the traditional, clear “blanco” or “silver” tequila.

Coyote Tequila is inspired by the south and central west regions of Mexico where the daring and wild coyote calls home and the agave plant grows best. Produced in the highland areas of Jalisco state, Coyote Tequila is an authentic tequila made from the juice of the Weber Blue agave to a traditional Mexican recipe under the strict controls of the Tequila Regulatory Council of Mexico (the “CRT”) who ensure that it is produced to time honoured methods and standards.

To ensure the highest quality, Coyote Tequila is double distilled and uses an activated carbon filtering technique to achieve a smoother taste and mouth finish. Once distilled and filtered, it is imported directly from Mexico to Australia where it is bottled, labeled and distributed across the nation.

Coyote Tequila “Blanco” has a smooth and balanced authentic tequila flavour with the earthy vegetative and slightly peppery taste of the agave with a slightly sweet finish. It’s smooth mouth feel, herbal flavours and a hint of fruitiness is a reflection of the tradition and quality that goes into making this cherished spirit.

While historically known for being enjoyed as a traditional shot with the old ‘lick, sip, suck’ method with salt and lemon, today tequila is driving the “cocktail culture” as a base for dozens of popular cocktails that are re-taking the world by storm! Why not whip up a quick and easy margarita to enjoy while relaxing on a warm summers day.

MARGARITA

Glass: Martini glass

Ingredients: 45ml Coyote Tequila 30ml Continental Triple Sec Liqueur 15ml Fresh lime juice

Method: Simply half-fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add ingredients. Seal the shaker, shake for 10 seconds and strain into a chilled Martini glass. For something a bit different, why not run a wedge of lime around the rim of the glass and dip into some salt – delicious. Enjoy! ❧