Reposado Meaning in English
Let’s do a quick, brutal comparison. Blanco is your friend who does karaoke without warm-up. Añejo is the friend who reads classical literature in a smoking jacket.
Reposado is the friend who shows up to brunch with a clean shirt and a good story. It’s the tequila for people who want a little sophistication without losing the party.
And if you see “Extra Añejo” on a bottle? That’s the tequila that went to college for four years. Reposado just took a gap year.
How to Order It Like You Know Stuff
Walk up to a bar. Say, “I’ll take a reposado, neat.” Do not say “rested.” That sounds weird in English.
If the bartender asks why, say, “Because I want the balance.” Then wink. Or don’t wink. Winkers are suspicious.
You can also use it in a “Paloma” cocktail. Grapefruit soda, lime, reposado. It’s so refreshing that your taste buds will form a committee to thank you.
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