Noun
A genus of plants (order Amaryllidaceae) of which the chief species is the maguey or century plant (A. Americana), wrongly called Aloe. It is from ten to seventy years, according to climate, in attaining maturity, when it produces a gigantic flower stem, sometimes forty feet in height, and perishes. The fermented juice is the pulque of the Mexicans; distilled, it yields mescal. A strong thread and a tough paper are made from the leaves, and the wood has many uses.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAs well, the spirit must contain between 38-55% alcohol content, which is fermented from a wort, which contains no less than 51% sugars from the agave plant. Source: Internet
Bandera of Mexican Tequila If the bottle of tequila does not state on the label that it is manufactured from 100% blue agave (no sugars added), then, by default, that tequila is a mixto (manufactured from 51% blue agave). Source: Internet
Canned at a sessionable 4% ABV, Lone River Ranch Water is a blend of highly carbonated seltzer water, 100% organic agave, natural lime juice and gluten free alcohol base. Source: Internet
In 2004, the Council decided to allow flavored tequila to be called tequila, with the exception of 100% agave tequila, which still cannot be flavored. Source: Internet
Also perfect recipe to try out my newly discovered agave nectar in the dressing! Source: Internet
Add the cacao, agave nectar, marjoram, chili flakes, chili powder, cumin, and salt, stirring to coat. Source: Internet