Tequila Thursday!

Is tequila Thursday a thing? Well, it is now! In just a few short days, Lazy Gators will be opening for the season - and do you want to know why we're excited?? TEQUILA! Shout it from the rooftops, because Lazy Gators is going to have the best tequila at the Lake of the Ozarks, among other things. Have you seen our tequila menu yet? Do you know the difference between tequila varieties? We want you to have the skinny on the drink you love so much - so here are all of the juicy details.

Tequila!

This sweet and spunky beverage that we all love is made from the blue agave plant. A pure tequila is made solely from the agave plant, and it goes straight to the fermentation process. While mixto tequila is not 100% agave and must first be mixed with sugar or molasses before it starts the fermentation process. Depending on the process that is used, the tequila will become one of five types:

Gold Tequila

Gold tequila gets it's name from the caramel coloring. While most gold tequilas are not typically aged, and usually only contain about 51% agave, sometimes it can contain 100% agave by combining silver tequila and an aged tequila like reposado or añejo.

Silver Tequila (AKA Blanco)

Silver tequila also goes by Blanco and is rarely aged for more than a couple of weeks. This makes it the purest form of tequila. It's also considered one of the best types of tequila to use in mixed drinks, and is commonly seen in margaritas. Check out our menu below - we have several drinks that feature Blanco Tequila.

Reposado

This means "rested" in Spanish. Your reposado tequila will rest anywhere from two months to a year before it is bottled. Reposados take on the gold hue from the barrels that they are aged in, whihc is typically oak or white oak barrels, and the type of barrel changes the flavor of each distillery's tequila.

Añejo

Añejo tequilas are aged from one to three years and it is considered the BEST type of tequila for sipping because of the smooth flavor. Anejo means "vintage," and it is darker than reposado tequila.

Lazy Gator Tequila Menu

Do you want something smooth that makes you a little crazy? Check out our tequila menu!

Blanco Neat

• Espolon
• Avion
• Milagro
• Patron
• Partida
• Don Julio
• Olmeca Altas
• Casa Noble Crystal
• Peligroso
• Siete Leguas

Reposados

• Partida
• Avion 
• Don Julio
• Espolon
• Pelegriso

Añejos

• Partida
• Avion
• Don Julio
• Jose Cuervo La Reserva
• Espolon
• Pelegriso

Mezcal

• Del Maguey Vida
• Del Maguey Chichicapa
• Del Maguey Minero

Specialty Cocktails & Margaritas

BBC House Margarita
Blue agave reposado tequila, fresh lime agave.

Sea Ray Margarita
Casa noble crystal, fresh citrus, agave gran marnier.

Too Hot to Handle
Blue agave silver tequila, fresh lime, agave, jalapeño, citrus liquor.

Smoke on the Water
Blue agave silver tequila, mezcal, fresh lime, citrus liqueur.

Paloma
Silver blue agave tequila, pink grapfruit soda, grapefruit bitters.

Burro Blanco
Tequila, ginger beer, bitters, lime.

We're Almost Open!

Shady Gators is now open every day from 11 AM to close, but Lazy Gators will be opening THIS WEEK! Join us on May 6th at the best restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks for our fun open for the season party. We'll have the drinks flowing, the food piping hot, and the music blaring. You won't want to miss this fun party at the Party Capitol at the Lake of the Ozarks! Need more information? Visit our website at www.LazyGators.com. See ya soon!

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