Tequila Volcano Tequila, Jalisco benefits greatly from the Tequila Volcano. When the volcano erupted, lava flowed where the town is located today and left enriched soils where blue agave can strive. Blue agave is the main ingredient for Mexico’s National drink, tequila. Agave is the dominant agriculture in Tequila, Jalisco; "roughly one-fourth of all inhabitants of Tequila work in the fields and at least another 1,200 work distilling, bottling, packaging, or promoting tequila." Tequila Volcano Standing at a height of 2,920 meters (9,580 feet) above sea level, the Tequila Volcano, or "Volcán de Tequila" is a Stratovolcano located near Tequila, Jalisco, in
Tequila Slammer glass if not imbibed immediately, the result (and intention) of which is swift intoxication. It can also be served with equal parts tequila, white wine (or champagne) and lemonade, creating a more potent, flavoursome mix. A Mexican variant known as the "Tequila Boom-Boom" uses tequila, 7-Up (or Sprite) and grenadine syrup. Tequila Slammer A Tequila Slammer (known in Mexico as a "muppet" or "mópet") is a cocktail served in a rocks glass. It is made with tequila. The drink gets its name from the way it is commonly consumed; the usual procedure is to leave about a fifth of the