The mass production techniques used for liquors like vodka and gin, she feels, have taken away some of the beauty of native tequila.

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Some devotees pray to the saint by building altars and offering votive candles, fruits, tequila, cigarettes even lines of cocaine in some cases in exchange for wishes, Chesnut said.

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Officials from the two sides are expected to discuss the reduction of import tariffs for some Mexican products, such as chicken or tequila, according to the Mexican government.

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Faison doubled down on the American barbecue theme with a great all-American beverage program, a lengthy list of domestic wine, beer, cider and whiskey featuring boutique bourbons and ryes, and the sole exception being Mexican tequila, which is fair enough since some folks consider it an indispensable barbecue condiment.

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With plenty of singing and dancing, some graveside chicken mole (or another favourite dish of the deceased) and a shot or two of tequila, it is an experience that's as moving as it is magical.

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