I had my first experience involving tequila the other day (this blog will be full of firsts I'm sure) and it started out harmless enough. I was invited to a Cuban party, and if my grade one geography is correct,Cuba is somewhere near Mexico.
Anyway, tequila, as I discovered with surprise, is actually made from a specific type of Agave (variety of cactus) and may only legally be called so if it originates certain regions of Mexico. Farming practices - despite major commercial level production - remain largely unchanged since the 1600s. The proper name of a "Tequila farmer" is a Jimadore. They have exclusive knowledge involving the accurate harvesting
of the agave plant. The red dirt that agaves grow in is actually the result volcano eruptions, hence the exclusive nature of of the plant and arguments surrounding the legitimacy of certain companies that produce Tequila outside of Mexico.
Enough of the brief history of Mexico's famous spirit, and back to the Cuban party.
It all started out well, drinking with friends on the recently functional deck (you may notice that the balustrade in the background actually doesn't have panels in it, a major OHS hazard considering it's three stories) and an amazingly Cuban outfit on my part.
The party was small but fun, here is the photo evidence:
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