Guide to Popular Tequila Brands. Like all liquors, tequila varies greatly from brand to brand.
First you have to choose the tipo, then mixto vs. 100% agave, beyond that it's a price and taste issue. The brands listed below are meant as a representation of the tequila market and as you can see, the prices can vary greatly. General rule is that the higher the price, the higher the quality. Yet, it is all a matter of taste. Here some popular brands of tequila... Readers Recommend: What is your favorite tequila. Tequila Blanco (Silver) Photo Courtesy of: © 1800 Tequila Tequila Reposado Photo Courtesy of: © Dos Lunas Tequila Under $30 1800 Reposado Calende Reposado Dos Manos Reposado El Ultimo Agave Reposado Real Hacienda Reposado Sauza Hacienda Reposado Sauza 100 Anos Reposado Tarantula Reposado Tevado Reposado Tequila 30-30 Especial Reposado $30-40 Range Cuervo Tradicional Reposado El Tesoro Reposado Herradura Reposado Oro Azul Reposado Mapilli Reposado Siembra Azul Reposado Tequila el Mayor Reposado $50-60 Range $70 and Up Mezcal.
Guide to Popular Gin Brands. The theory behind deciding which bottle of gin to pick up at the store is much the same as vodka: find a gin that fits the style of drinks you mix most.
If you're on a budget and tend to make flavorful drinks like an English Rose or a Biltmore you can get away with a value brand, though one does want to choose carefully to get a good tasting gin (see recommendations). For the most part, you can not go wrong if you stick with premium or super-premium gins which, are more versatile in a variety of cocktails. Remember that it is very easy to ruin a Martini with bad gin. Here some popular brands of gin...Not all brands are listed and price points are based on an average, dependent on particular markets. Readers recommend: Which gin finds its way into your martini? Favorites that Don't Break the Bank - Gins Around $20 Photo Credit: © Shannon Graham When you are willing to spend around $20 you will find the quality of gin takes a dramatic leap.
Gin cocktails for beginners: Leap Year, Union Square. Jack-O-Drop martini. The 5 Most Ridiculous Drinking Myths You Probably Believe. #2.
Drinking a "Nightcap" Helps You Sleep The Myth: Ah, the nightcap. The quiet, dignified drink before bed, sipped in a smoking jacket while relaxing next to a fireplace, if old magazine ads are to be believed. Regardless of how you spent your day, a nice relaxing drink before bed will ease you right into dreamland ... GettyThe fact that he's smoking a cigar certainly doesn't hurt the whole "relaxation" bit. The Reality: ... and then you'll wake right up a few hours later, feeling like shit. For the first few hours, your body will be busy metabolizing the alcohol, so you can look forward to a deep sleep for the first half of the night while your body is otherwise occupied. Getty"That corporeal dickbag can really hold a grudge.
" So during those wee hours, you can look forward to nightmares, snoring, headaches, digestive problems, night sweats and, because Lady Irony doesn't want to miss out on all the fun, insomnia. And that's what people remember. #1. Getty Nothing. Recipes.