Only Mexico Can Legally Make Tequila — But Here's What The US Can Make Instead - Chowhound

Igor Normann/Shutterstock Especially over the last few decades, tequila has cemented its status in bars worldwide; bottles of the spirit grace shelves amidst vodka, whiskey, and other widespread offerings. As a result, it's easy to assume that tequila comes of broad origins — simply a distillation of agave. However, it is actually among the most regulated liquors. Per Mexico's federal guidelines, only five of the…