Mexico City: Taste the 'Soul' of Mexico

Tequila is the national drink of Mexico and is known as the soul of the country. Mexico City is home to the world-famous tortilla and, for tequila lovers, to reposado, made from 100% agave.

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Reposado is the lightest category of tequila and is usually stored in barrels for more than 60 days and less than a year. The micro-brewed tequila has a light golden color and is sought after by many enthusiasts. It is believed that a short period of barrel storage can add to the aroma and taste of the spirit while retaining a good deal of the agave's own flavor. Micro-brewed tequila is ideal for drinking neat.

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The Salón Tenampa bar is popular with tourists and locals listening to mariachi performances and drinking fiery reposado. For over 90 years, Salón Tenampa Bar has attracted countless tourists and locals alike with music played by Mexican street bands and potent micro-aged tequila. It's a treat in a few sips, but it's the ultimate joy. A good glass of micro-brewed tequila is just as good with or without ice.

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Mexicans are extremely passionate about tequila and have a very fun way of tasting it. The most popular way to drink it now is to lick it on the left thumb-index web to keep the skin moist, then take a small amount of salt and sprinkle it on the thumb-index web. Then take a fresh lemon, and cut it into slices. Then pour the tequila into the glass, take a deep breath, then lick the salt on the thumb-index web of the left hand, then finish the tequila in the glass in one gulp, and finally bite the lemon slices. The taste and experience are beyond words.