The world of gastronomy is increasingly linked to actors or singers who decide to have their own cellars to make wine or elaborate spirits or sell them under their name. 

It is always an important marketing strategy that makes many people to buy this drink always under the name of a famous person. We have some remarkable examples, such as Marilyn Manson, known for leading the industrial rock band of the same name, which promoted a famous absinthe liqueur. 

The variety of drinks on the market is so big that every decision we take, directly reflects our preferences and personality. Today I want to inform you about the favourite drinks of some celebrities.

• Queen Elizabeth II: The favourite drinks of the Queen are Gin and Dubonnet with two ice cubes and one slice of lemon without seeds. This information became public thanks to a documentary that achieved an increase in sale of these drinks.

• JK Rowling: This famous writer known for her book series Harry Potter affirmed that her favourite drink was Gin Tonic, which is definitely one of the finest drinks.
• Simon Cowell: A recognized member of the jury of "The X Factor" is allergic to certain foodstuffs. That's why his favourite drink is beer without yeast of Sapporo from Japan.

The agave is a plant of the Amaryllidaceae family that can be found in various areas, with species actually originate in the desert zones of America, particularly widespread in Mexico. That is why we all know it as the plant from which tequila is obtained, although it has many uses.

It is noteworthy that the agave blooms once in life and when it is ripe it dies. Formerly, the indigenous culture related it to the gods and was seen as a sacred and miraculous plant.

Types of Agave

It presents various types, but the best known is the American agave, with green and dark gray plants which grows fairly quickly. It is the most popular and widespread, and grows in dry and hot areas. Within the American type there are also varieties that are distinguished by their colors and different shapes in its leaves.

Tequila is by far the most popular spirit in the Federal State of Mexico and the type of mezcal -or mescal- which is best known inside and outside its borders. Tremendous flavour for a powerful distillate which is ideal together with citrus in its popular versions, even though there are always some who prefer to drink it alone.

Its categories, mixed or pure tequila, make us travel between the most powerful alcoholic flavour and a more intense and marked taste of agave (also known as mescal) although by law only the latter must be bottled in Mexico.

The margarita is the most popular cocktail made with tequila, it is usually a simple mixture of tequila, lime juice, Triple Sec and ice (often replaced by some citrus fruits juice), and a touch of salt on the edge of the cup served.

But despite being a cocktail easy to prepare, the margarita has a plethora of styles and classes, which are varied with some types of tequila for their preparation. Know what tequila to use for the “Margarita tequila cocktail ".

Tequila is a native distillate from Mexico, Jalisco to be precise. It is made from distillate agave juice, a thick and fleshy type of plant, which stores liquid on its leaves that is used to make tequila and mezcal among other drinks and liquors. As well as other spirits tequila has a denomination of origin witch is divided in 5 states of Mexico:

• Guanajuato
• Jalisco
• Michoacán
• Tamaulipas
• Nayarit

Types of Tequila

Tequila is divided into two main categories:

• Noble or pure tequila.
• Mixed Tequila.

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