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First mezcal worm
The story of the first mezcal worm, or how a humble, plant-boring insect has been worming its way into popular drinks mythology for generations.
Feb 156 min read


First margarita cocktail
The margarita has become the world's second most popular cocktail, but who first perfected the recipe and achieved margarita immortality?
Jan 10, 20258 min read


First licensed tequila brand
Despite tequila (and mezcal) being enjoyed in Mexico for 100s of years previously, it wasn’t until 1795 that José Maria de Cuervo became...
Jan 22, 20236 min read


First use of the word tequila
Tequila is the America’s first distilled drink, and first commercial alcohol. But it also has a turbulent and blood-thirsty history.
Jun 11, 20225 min read
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