We have to be upfront: you’ve probably been drinking tequila the wrong way your entire life. It goes with lemon and salt, we hear you say. And while that may be true, it is the glass itself that is doing the beverage a disservice.
Despite tequila being known as somewhat of a party drink, the spirit is actually quite complex in its flavors. Made from agave, it can possess sweet, floral notes that just cannot be appreciated in a shot glass.
When thrown back, the way tequila typically is, it comes across as bitter and harsh with a burn from the alcohol.
The experience is quite different, however, when sipped through a flute.
The glassware is usually associated with champagne, but does a pretty good job with tequila, too. Its design allows the aromas of the drink to float to the top, so you can smell them as you taste. As it has a capacity for 6 ounces of liquid, a flute gives the spirit enough room to aerate and bring softer, more palatable flavors to the fore.
Using a stemmed glass also allows you to slow down so you can appreciate the look, smell, taste, and feel of the drink.
