Tequila Vs. Vodka | What’s The Difference?

When it comes to deciding which alcoholic beverage to drink, it’s important to understand what each type of alcohol has to offer. For instance, there are many differences between tequila and vodka. 

Although vodka and tequila are produced by fermentation and then by distillation, they each have different backgrounds and flavors. 

Tequila

There are different types of tequila. 

Blanco tequila is pure and colorless while aged agave tequila is stored in oak barrels for a specific amount of time before being bottled. Reposado is another aged tequila that rests for a certain number of weeks or months before being bottled. 

Popular Mixed Drinks With Tequila

Popular mixed drinks which use tequila include:

• margarita
• paloma
• matador
• tequila sunrise
• tequila slammer
• tequila tonic
• Mexican mule

Taste

Due to the aging and bottling process, the taste of tequila can vary with age. Drinking tequila with other substances and additives is popular, with many people choosing margaritas.

Effects On Health

Most tequila is made in Jalisco, Mexico. Tequila is made from the blue agave plant, as is mezcal, another distilled spirit. Tequila is one of the healthiest alcoholic beverages due to the fact that it is low in carbohydrates, sugar, and calories. 

However, the few health benefits that an alcoholic drink can create are greatly outweighed by the negative aspects of drinking. Drinking tequila in excess, as is the case with all alcoholic drinks, can cause a number of health problems. 

Vodka

Originating in Russia and Poland, vodka is a popular liquor in the United States. Well-known brands include:

• Tito’s
• Smirnoff
• Grey Goose
• Absolut
• Ketel One

Popular Mixed Drinks

Popular mixed drinks which combine vodka with other substances include:

• Bloody Mary
• White Russian
• Screwdriver
• Cosmopolitan
• Moscow Mule
• Sex on the Beach

Taste

Vodka is frequently used with various forms of flavoring. This is because vodka tastes flavorless. You can select from a variety of flavors such as:

• vanilla
• strawberry
• cotton candy
• raspberry
• Blueberry

Effects On Health

Vodka is a clear spirit. Although tequila has a few benefits to your health when consumed in moderation, vodka is naturally gluten-free. This is largely due to the fact that vodka is made with cereal grains, wheat, and potatoes. 

However, due to flavored vodka and the additives that may be involved, there might not be a guarantee that the drink is gluten-free. 

Dangers Of Alcohol Abuse

Both of these distilled spirits, when abused, can cause serious health problems. Those abusing tequila or vodka should seek assistance with their alcohol problem. 

Dangerous drinking habits such as consuming drinks with a high alcohol content can lead to a number of concerns such as blackouts, low blood sugar levels, and alcohol poisoning. Long-term alcohol use may result in serious consequences including:

• high blood pressure
• learning and memory problems
• cancer
• heart disease
• a weakened immune system
• liver disease

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