Tequila: It’s not just a drink, it’s a place This April 2011 photo shows a woman as she starts the siphoning of tequila from a lone aging barrel into soda bottles visitors have brought hoping for a sample. (AP Photo) TEQUILA, Mexico (AP) — It’s said the national drink of Mexico has magical properties: It closes contracts and opens doors, makes shy people bold and helps form friendships. To the uninitiated, the wrong tequila consumed … Read more on Manila Bulletin