On their first day in the land of cacti, the two didn't rush to find a suitable bar location, but instead went to learn about the local culture.
Our first stop was Guadalajara, the largest producer of agave.
In appearance, agave is somewhat similar to pineapple and is a close relative of aloe vera, but it is taller than pineapple.
They typically take 12 years to mature before they can be harvested.
When harvesting, cut off the outer leaves of the plant, leaving the central "core".
The next step is to bake the agave cores in a brick oven or other equipment.
Baking helps soften plant fibers and release natural juices.
The crushed agave cores are then mixed with water and yeast, and then placed in a fermentation tank to ferment for 7 to 12 days.
After fermentation, distillation begins, and the product is then aged in wooden barrels.
At this point, you need to look at the aging period of the wine; there are tequilas that have been aged for a few months.
There are aged tequila aged 1 to 3 years.
There are ultra-aged tequilas that are 8 to 10 years old.
The flavor and texture vary from year to year, and naturally, the price also varies...
As the two looked around, they discovered that tequila had become the soul of the local area.
Ancient Native Americans were already familiar with the sweet and juicy interior, which could be harvested for brewing and even used to worship the gods.
The arrival of colonists also brought with them distillation and brewing techniques to Europe.
The combination of these two elements gave birth to tequila, which quickly became a global phenomenon.
The locals' love and familiarity with it is just like how everyone in China knows Moutai and Wuliangye.
Of course, knowing about it is one thing, but whether you've actually tasted it is another.
Not everyone likes alcohol, and not everyone can drink alcohol.
"Chen, I'm hungry!" Lu Jiuning said, indicating that he was so hungry he could barely walk.
Bei Chen carried Lu Jiuning on his back, and it was lighter than he had imagined. Sure enough, beautiful women are very strict about controlling their figures.
"Let's go have a cactus feast!"
"No, you really want to eat this?!" Lu Jiuning exclaimed in fear. Could this thing really be eaten?
It looks like it's going to prick your mouth!
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do. How will we know if it's good or not if we don't try it?" It took Bei Chen a long time to convince Lu Jiuning.
The two entered a local shop and ordered a cup of cactus juice.
"Want a taste?"
"Is it really safe to drink? Are you sure it won't taste raw?"
Lu Jiuning kept shaking his head, his brows furrowed so deeply they almost connected to his nose.
Seeing Lu Jiuning's evasive attitude, Bei Chen became even more energized and desperately tried to persuade him.
"Don't worry, this drink is made from cactus and pineapple juice, and it's not what you're thinking."
"Really!" Lu Jiuning still didn't believe it.
Seeing that Lu Jiuning wasn't fooled, Bei Chen took a sip first: "It's very smooth in the mouth, and the sweet and sour taste of pineapple balances the astringency of the cactus."
Trust me, try a bite!
Seeing how much Bei Chen was enjoying his drink, Lu Jiuning finally mustered up the courage to take a sip.
That one bite almost killed her; she simply couldn't accept it.
Just like stinky tofu, some people enjoy it, while others simply can't stand it.
"Hahaha..." Bei Chen laughed so hard he slapped the table, his shoulders shaking with each laugh.
Lu Jiuning knew he had been tricked again!
"You, Bei Chen, how many days have we been together? And you're already playing tricks on me?"
It seems you're not afraid of me at all!
Bei Chen raised his hands in surrender, but the smile on his face was still undisguised: "How could I dare? I just wanted to show you the new product!"
There are a hundred ways to cook Chinese cabbage in Kyushu, and there are a hundred ways to cook cactus here as well.
Why not give it a try? Wouldn't that be fun?
Lu Jiuning was even angrier. This guy was still trying to explain?
She has already begun to consider whether or not to confiscate Bei Chen's secret stash of money in the future.
Next, a main dish was served.
First, make a few cuts in the cactus so that it can absorb the flavors more easily, then fry it on a hot plate.
There was also beef and cheese slices being fried on the side.
Once the beef and cactus are cooked, stack them together and spread with sauce.
And so, a unique cactus beef and cheese burger was created.
Because it was fried and seasoned with sauce, it wasn't too hard to accept and tasted quite good.
And so, the two of them enjoyed a cactus feast.
However, after eating, I started to miss the food from Kyushu.
Trying it occasionally is fine, but I would strongly refuse to eat it regularly.
As darkness fell, the main event began.
The two found a slightly larger bar.
It's quite popular, and it features unique tequila-inspired electronic music.
Tequila electronic music events are often held at night, where talented singers, DJs, and bands bring the atmosphere to a climax. Combined with the unique herbal flavor of tequila, the sensation of burning in the throat, and the lingering bitterness and aroma, it's simply a unique experience.
Many people come here seeking excitement, as well as a temporary escape from their troubles and monotonous work.
Let your mind clear.
"Hey, people from Kyushu, that's a rare sight!" Just like we would be curious when we see foreigners in Kyushu, Garnier was also quite curious about Bei Chen and Lu Jiuning.
"Are you celebrities from Kyushu? You're so good-looking!"
Bei Chen and Lu Jiuning exchanged a smile. One was a mini-Lanling of Kyushu, and the other was hailed as the most beautiful bar owner in Kyushu. How could they not be good-looking?
The land of cacti speaks Spanish, but quite a few people speak English. Fortunately, Garnier knows some, so there wasn't much of a problem conversing.
"Kaniel, how do you all enjoy tequila here?"
Garnier looked at Bei Chen with a puzzled expression: "Isn't tequila drunk straight? Are there other ways to drink it?"
"Just drink it straight?"
"Just drink it straight!"
Bei Chen hadn't expected that this world didn't even have the simplest way to taste tequila.
After receiving the information, Bei Chen suddenly changed the subject: "Can anyone go on stage here?"
Garnier affirmed, "Of course! You can have it if you want."
We don't reject music from all over the world; as long as it's good music, we welcome it!
"Very good!"
“If you want to go, I’ll help you make the connection?” Garnier volunteered to be the middleman.
"Thank you then!" Bei Chen did not refuse.
If you want everyone to notice you, music is undoubtedly the fastest way.
"Brando, there's a Kyushu guy over there who wants to come up and show off."
Brando took off one earphone: "What genre of music?"
"Electronic music!"
"Okay, let him try it after this song is over, but don't get your hopes up too high, Kyushu's electronic music is generally pretty average..."
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