Sign Up Drinking Tequila: 5 Tips How Not To Be a Jackass I know everyone thinks they know how to drink tequila. YOU probably think you know how to drink tequila. Chances are, you're wrong (sorry!). Not sure if you know what you're doing? Ask yourself the following questions: 1. Do you usually order Patron? 2. Do you order expensive top shelf tequila in your margaritas? 3. Especially frozen margaritas? 4. Do you have to have salt and lime handy to drink it straight? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, guess what? Well this Cinco de Mayo (the Mexican holiday most celebrated by gringos!) We here at DrinkPlanner are putting on a clinic to make sure you don't look like a damn fool when you go out in public. Or that you at least look smarter than your damn fool friends. So much of the culture around tequila drinking is based on impressing other people. It's not hard to impress people, and you don't have to spend a fortune to do it. Let's get crackin'... It Doesn't Really Matter What's in Your Margarita -- Yes, really. Whatever it's mixed with is going to drown out the subtle nuances (or harsh impurities) that vary from tequila to tequila. You'll certainly be able to taste the tequila in your margarita, but it's really going to be more of a general "tequila-ish" flavor. Save the good stuff for later (we'll get to that). Frozen Margaritas Aren't Doing You Any Favors