Deciding which food item to pair with your favorite tequila can be a daunting task. And if everything on the menu sounds appealing, it can become even more difficult for you to pair the food with your tequila drink.
Most of the people prefer to buy Blanco Tequila because that's the most often used in a margarita. You may also have heard of Reposado tequilas, which are aged in wood, and the Añejo, the older tequila, which is ideal for after-dinner drinking.
The most obvious food pairing with Tequila would be Mexican food. But, there is no reason why shouldn't try tequila with cuisines of Latin America, Caribbean, Asian and new fashionable Africa.
Here are the types of dishes that would work best with Tequila.
- Nachos
With crunchy chips covered with melted cheese, loaded with guacamole, and a variety of other toppings, this food is ideal to pair with tequila. Also, the saltiness from the nachos complements the sweetness of most tequila cocktails.
- Ceviche
If you want to lighten up your happy hour, Ceviche is one of the best bar foods available. It is a popular seafood dish, which is usually made with fish, scallops and shrimps. It also includes a tangy sauce made from cilantro and lime juice. The agave flavor of tequila is a natural fit alongside Ceviche.
- Tacos
The Tacos, especially fish tacos with Blanco tequila is a perfect combination. Also, when trying a Reposado, you can choose to eat meatier tacos, such as pork.
- White Meat
Tequila is a versatile spirit, and you can easily pair it with dishes that contain a citrus-based sauce and white meat. Chicken fajita is a great choice that you should try when sipping tequila. The flavor combination of the citrus sauce and white meat is enhanced when accompanied by Blanco tequila.
- Recipes with fresh herbs
Recipes with fresh herbs, especially coriander, appear regularly in Mexican food. There is no reason why shouldn’t try a Blanco tequila with Indian street food, such as samosas or puris and green chutney. It should go well with Middle-Eastern grills and salads too.
- Popcorn
Popcorn is probably the most classic bar food. The buttery salty goodness pairs well with any drink from tequila to beer.
- Wide range of Vegetables
- Asparagus
- Green peppers
- Tomatillos – with Blanco
- Corn – with Reposado
- Chocolate or Flan
Who said you cannot enjoy tequilas with dessert or sugary treat.
Like most aged spirits, Añejo tequila goes well with dark chocolate or even milk chocolate if it is Mexican, which has a particularly fudgy texture.
Flan is a sugary treat, which is homemade vanilla custard with a burnt sugar topping.
So, the next time you find yourself wondering which food to pair with your favorite tequila, make sure to try the food items we have recommended.