Ever gazed upon that dusty, half-open bottle of booze from two Christmases ago and thought, ‘Darling, are you still good, or have you gone over to the dark side?’
Well, my spirited friend, you’re not alone. Dive into this intoxicating read as we uncork the truth about the shelf life of your favorite libations once they’ve been greeted by the outside world. Cheers to knowing when to sip or skip!
How Long Does Tequila Last?
It depends on how much exposure it has had to air, light and heat. So once you open it, the durability drops dramatically. Let’s talk unopened vs. opened.
How Long Does Tequila Last If It’S Unopened?
Tequila and other types of hard liquor have a low sugar content and high alcohol content. Alcohol kills bacteria, so these spirits tend to last a very long time if unopened. There’s no real expiration date on an old bottle of hard liquor.
How Long Does Tequila Last Once It Is Opened?
Generally speaking, about 1 to 2 years. Again however, this depends on exposure to light, air and extreme temperatures.
The lower the level of remaining liquor in the bottle, the more air is in the bottle and the faster it will degrade. So if you have an unloved bottle or two with an eight of an inch left at the bottom, use it up or toss it out!
Note: For hard liquors, when we say “degrade” we’re mostly talking about flavor and color. Even old, opened liquor is typically safe to drink, but it might no longer be pleasant.
Here’S What You Can Do With That Aging Alcohol:
He has a recipe in the video, but you can really put whatever you want in Jungle Juice and it will taste pretty good.
Other Recipe Ideas For Tequila
Frozen Watermelon Margarillas
Ingredients:
– 2 cups frozen watermelon cubes
– Juice of 1 lime
– 2 shots of tequila
– 1 tablespoon agave syrup
– Crushed ice
Instructions:
1. Bring watermelon cubes to room temperature for easier blending.
2. In a blender, combine watermelon cubes, lime juice, tequila, agave syrup and crushed ice.
3. Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until all ingredients are fully blended and the mixture has a slushy texture.
4. Pour into a glass, garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!
Tequila Sunrise
Ingredients:
– 2 shots of tequila
– 3/4 cup orange juice
– Splash of cranberry juice
– 1/4 cup grenadine
-Orange wedge for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a drinking glass, combine orange juice and tequila.
2. Slowly pour a splash of cranberry juice over the top of the mixture.
3. Next, pour the grenadine syrup slowly over the top of the mixture in the glass.
4. Garnish the drink with an orange wedge.
5. Enjoy!
Sources:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/not-all-alcohol-gets-better-age