How the people who make tequila actually drink it

Temperature

Room temp. Not the freezer, not the fridge, no ice. Around 68°F. Cold locks everything up — you want it open.

The glass

Narrow top. A copita, a nosing glass, even a white wine glass. Skip the big brandy snifter — that just gives you a face full of alcohol.

Flip, then pour small

Natural agave oils settle to the bottom — flip the bottle before you pour to redistribute them. Then pour an ounce, maybe less, and walk away for 2–3 minutes. It changes. I promise you it changes.

Smell it right, then sip

Mouth slightly open while you nose it — you'll get the agave, the citrus, the pepper instead of just alcohol. Small sip, let it sit, then exhale through your mouth. Not your nose. That's the burn you've been causing yourself.

Water on the side

Room temp. No chaser. No lime. Nothing to chase.