{"id":5426,"date":"2025-11-06T03:02:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T03:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/make-the-best-tequila-lovers-cheese-board\/"},"modified":"2025-11-06T03:02:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T03:02:51","slug":"make-the-best-tequila-lovers-cheese-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/make-the-best-tequila-lovers-cheese-board\/","title":{"rendered":"Make the Best Tequila Lover&#8217;s Cheese Board"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<figure class=\"sqs-block-image-figure              intrinsic\"><\/p>\n<p>                <img data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/a6d12acc-1d48-4c30-a5ad-1ebee9084274\/Tequila+lover%27s+cheese+board+photo+credit+Amy+Sherman.jpeg\" data-image-dimensions=\"1500x1125\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" elementtiming=\"system-image-block\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/a6d12acc-1d48-4c30-a5ad-1ebee9084274\/Tequila lover's cheese board photo credit Amy Sherman.jpeg?format=1000w\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw\" onload='this.classList.add(\"loaded\")' srcset=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/a6d12acc-1d48-4c30-a5ad-1ebee9084274\/Tequila+lover%27s+cheese+board+photo+credit+Amy+Sherman.jpeg?format=100w 100w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/a6d12acc-1d48-4c30-a5ad-1ebee9084274\/Tequila+lover%27s+cheese+board+photo+credit+Amy+Sherman.jpeg?format=300w 300w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/a6d12acc-1d48-4c30-a5ad-1ebee9084274\/Tequila+lover%27s+cheese+board+photo+credit+Amy+Sherman.jpeg?format=500w 500w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/a6d12acc-1d48-4c30-a5ad-1ebee9084274\/Tequila+lover%27s+cheese+board+photo+credit+Amy+Sherman.jpeg?format=750w 750w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/a6d12acc-1d48-4c30-a5ad-1ebee9084274\/Tequila lover's cheese board photo credit Amy Sherman.jpeg?format=1000w 1000w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/a6d12acc-1d48-4c30-a5ad-1ebee9084274\/Tequila+lover%27s+cheese+board+photo+credit+Amy+Sherman.jpeg?format=1500w 1500w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/a6d12acc-1d48-4c30-a5ad-1ebee9084274\/Tequila+lover%27s+cheese+board+photo+credit+Amy+Sherman.jpeg?format=2500w 2500w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-loader=\"sqs\"><figcaption class=\"image-caption-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"\">Tequila lover&#8217;s cheese board photo credit Amy Sherman<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\">We have long been proponents of beverage pairings for cheese that go beyond the usual suspects of wine and beer. Long may those two categories reign when it comes to cozying up with cheese, but<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheeseprofessor.com\/blog\/a-closer-look-at-vermouth-amp-cheese-pairing\" target=\"_blank\"> vermouth<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheeseprofessor.com\/blog\/pair-craft-cheeses-cider\" target=\"_blank\"> cider,<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheeseprofessor.com\/blog\/5-cheese-cocktail-pairings\" target=\"_blank\"> cocktails<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alcoholprofessor.com\/blog-posts\/yes-you-can-pair-spirits-with-cheese\" target=\"_blank\">spirits <\/a>also demand respect for their versatility in pairing cheese. When it comes to spirits specifically, cheese can actually meet them on a level playing field, with intensity of flavor and fullness of texture that are actually amplified, not flattened.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Having previously explored cheese and accoutrement pairings for both peppery, herbaceous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheeseprofessor.com\/blog\/gin-lovers-cheese-board\">gin<\/a>, and the butterscotch and baking spice nature of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheeseprofessor.com\/blog\/rum-cheese-pairings\" target=\"_blank\">rum<\/a>, now it\u2019s time for tequila to take its rightful place alongside some of our favorite curds. For this, we consulted an expert: Rodolfo Navarro Aceves of Mexico\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quesosnavarro.com\/qr\/\" target=\"_blank\">Quesos Navarro<\/a>, for some of his recommendations on how to create a perfect tequila lover\u2019s cheese board.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Why Tequila is a Great Pairing for Cheese<\/h2>\n<ul data-rte-list=\"default\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Multiple expressions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Aroma<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Acidity\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\">Like previous iterations with gin and rum, tequila isn\u2019t just one thing. From different age expressions to the signatures of different producers, the flavors and textures of tequila span as wide a variety as cheese itself. \u201cThe particular attributes of tequila vary between the style, age, and distillery,\u201d says Navarro Aceves, \u201cbut it\u2019s always a versatile pairing for cheese because of its aromatic complexity and inherent acidity.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"sqs-block-image-figure              intrinsic\"><\/p>\n<p>                <img data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/c3dc30c2-f55f-4dc4-a84f-4805da305b55\/Tequilas+to+serve+with+cheese.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"2500x1666\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" elementtiming=\"system-image-block\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/c3dc30c2-f55f-4dc4-a84f-4805da305b55\/Tequilas to serve with cheese.jpg?format=1000w\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1666\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw\" onload='this.classList.add(\"loaded\")' srcset=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/c3dc30c2-f55f-4dc4-a84f-4805da305b55\/Tequilas+to+serve+with+cheese.jpg?format=100w 100w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/c3dc30c2-f55f-4dc4-a84f-4805da305b55\/Tequilas+to+serve+with+cheese.jpg?format=300w 300w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/c3dc30c2-f55f-4dc4-a84f-4805da305b55\/Tequilas+to+serve+with+cheese.jpg?format=500w 500w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/c3dc30c2-f55f-4dc4-a84f-4805da305b55\/Tequilas+to+serve+with+cheese.jpg?format=750w 750w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/c3dc30c2-f55f-4dc4-a84f-4805da305b55\/Tequilas to serve with cheese.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/c3dc30c2-f55f-4dc4-a84f-4805da305b55\/Tequilas+to+serve+with+cheese.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/c3dc30c2-f55f-4dc4-a84f-4805da305b55\/Tequilas+to+serve+with+cheese.jpg?format=2500w 2500w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-loader=\"sqs\"><figcaption class=\"image-caption-wrapper\">\n<p data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Tequilas to serve with cheese<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\">Tequila is a spirit category with many personalities. Consider the citric and lightly tropical notes in expressions such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deleontequila.com\/tequila\/blanco\" target=\"_blank\">DeLe\u00f3n Blanco.<\/a> Elder tequilas like <a href=\"https:\/\/lasirenatequila.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dia de la Sirena Reposado<\/a> come forward with gentle woodsiness and florality. A\u00f1ejo tequila, as with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lobos1707.com\/anejo\" target=\"_blank\"> Lobos 1707<\/a>, can masquerade as any darker spirit, bringing dried fruit and spice notes to the forefront. Not to mention bright young things such as joven and cristalino, which exhibit richer textures than their names would imply.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Cheese Pairings for Tequila<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">There isn\u2019t a category of cheese that tequila couldn\u2019t provide a pairing for, but here are some of Navarro Aceves\u2019 picks for the most inspired tequila-and-cheese partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Mexican Cheeses<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"sqs-block-image-figure              intrinsic\"><\/p>\n<p>                <img data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/538d6783-ce0b-43dd-bd31-80ab19bb49e0\/Oaxaca+cheese+called+quesillo+photo+credit+depositphotos.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"2500x1667\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" elementtiming=\"system-image-block\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/538d6783-ce0b-43dd-bd31-80ab19bb49e0\/Oaxaca cheese called quesillo photo credit depositphotos.jpg?format=1000w\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw\" onload='this.classList.add(\"loaded\")' srcset=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/538d6783-ce0b-43dd-bd31-80ab19bb49e0\/Oaxaca+cheese+called+quesillo+photo+credit+depositphotos.jpg?format=100w 100w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/538d6783-ce0b-43dd-bd31-80ab19bb49e0\/Oaxaca+cheese+called+quesillo+photo+credit+depositphotos.jpg?format=300w 300w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/538d6783-ce0b-43dd-bd31-80ab19bb49e0\/Oaxaca+cheese+called+quesillo+photo+credit+depositphotos.jpg?format=500w 500w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/538d6783-ce0b-43dd-bd31-80ab19bb49e0\/Oaxaca+cheese+called+quesillo+photo+credit+depositphotos.jpg?format=750w 750w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/538d6783-ce0b-43dd-bd31-80ab19bb49e0\/Oaxaca cheese called quesillo photo credit depositphotos.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/538d6783-ce0b-43dd-bd31-80ab19bb49e0\/Oaxaca+cheese+called+quesillo+photo+credit+depositphotos.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/538d6783-ce0b-43dd-bd31-80ab19bb49e0\/Oaxaca+cheese+called+quesillo+photo+credit+depositphotos.jpg?format=2500w 2500w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-loader=\"sqs\"><figcaption class=\"image-caption-wrapper\">\n<p data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Oaxaca cheese called quesillo photo credit depositphotos<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\">Different varieties of tequila are, of course, versatile and inspired pairings for cheeses from around the world, (as is indicated by additional selections below,) but as we are always in favor of terroir-driven matchups, it bears mentioning that Mexico has a diverse cheese landscape that handily provides a number of homegrown options for a tequila lover\u2019s cheese board. Cheeses such as quesilla, Chihuahua, manchego Mexicano, and aged cotija were among those mentioned, but here we highlight <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quesosnavarro.com\/en\/views\/quesoAdobera.html\" target=\"_blank\">Adobera<\/a>. Named for its similarity in shape to adobe bricks, it is both granular and creamy, tender and firm, salty and sweet, and the most-consumed cheese in Jalisco, tequila\u2019s mandatory territory. \u201cWith its buttery and lactic notes and balanced salt, the alcohol of tequila helps with blending the fat in the mouth, bringing the best experience,\u201d he explains, for the bright and citric flavor of a blanco tequila.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Aged, Grana Cheeses<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"sqs-block-image-figure              intrinsic\"><\/p>\n<p>                <img data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/d4c3df69-b214-45a2-a1ff-f082d72f60c6\/Grana+cheese.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"2000x1333\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" elementtiming=\"system-image-block\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/d4c3df69-b214-45a2-a1ff-f082d72f60c6\/Grana cheese.jpg?format=1000w\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw\" onload='this.classList.add(\"loaded\")' srcset=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/d4c3df69-b214-45a2-a1ff-f082d72f60c6\/Grana+cheese.jpg?format=100w 100w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/d4c3df69-b214-45a2-a1ff-f082d72f60c6\/Grana+cheese.jpg?format=300w 300w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/d4c3df69-b214-45a2-a1ff-f082d72f60c6\/Grana+cheese.jpg?format=500w 500w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/d4c3df69-b214-45a2-a1ff-f082d72f60c6\/Grana+cheese.jpg?format=750w 750w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/d4c3df69-b214-45a2-a1ff-f082d72f60c6\/Grana cheese.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/d4c3df69-b214-45a2-a1ff-f082d72f60c6\/Grana+cheese.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/d4c3df69-b214-45a2-a1ff-f082d72f60c6\/Grana+cheese.jpg?format=2500w 2500w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-loader=\"sqs\"><figcaption class=\"image-caption-wrapper\">\n<p data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Grana cheese<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\">Several of Navarro Aceves\u2019s picks for reposado tequila landed in the category of grana cheeses. Iconic, crumbly cheeses such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheeseprofessor.com\/blog\/parmigiano-reggiano\" target=\"_blank\">Parmigiano Reggiano,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheeseprofessor.com\/blog\/grana-padano-a-grainy-cheese-with-a-grand-history\" target=\"_blank\">Grana Padano,<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheeseprofessor.com\/blog\/pecorino-di-pienza\" target=\"_blank\">pecorino<\/a> are often relegated to culinary applications, but any one of them is also excellent to snack on, especially when paired with a partner that can bring out some of their tropical fruit and subtly nutty notes. Reposado tequila\u2019s delicate richness can provide a creamy mouthfeel that offsets the granular nature of some of these cheeses.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Bold Cheeses<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"sqs-block-image-figure              intrinsic\"><\/p>\n<p>                <img data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/487f9d58-0bb1-4da0-b9d5-170da429b33b\/Roquefort.jpeg\" data-image-dimensions=\"1200x731\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" elementtiming=\"system-image-block\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/487f9d58-0bb1-4da0-b9d5-170da429b33b\/Roquefort.jpeg?format=1000w\" width=\"1200\" height=\"731\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw\" onload='this.classList.add(\"loaded\")' srcset=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/487f9d58-0bb1-4da0-b9d5-170da429b33b\/Roquefort.jpeg?format=100w 100w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/487f9d58-0bb1-4da0-b9d5-170da429b33b\/Roquefort.jpeg?format=300w 300w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/487f9d58-0bb1-4da0-b9d5-170da429b33b\/Roquefort.jpeg?format=500w 500w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/487f9d58-0bb1-4da0-b9d5-170da429b33b\/Roquefort.jpeg?format=750w 750w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/487f9d58-0bb1-4da0-b9d5-170da429b33b\/Roquefort.jpeg?format=1000w 1000w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/487f9d58-0bb1-4da0-b9d5-170da429b33b\/Roquefort.jpeg?format=1500w 1500w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/487f9d58-0bb1-4da0-b9d5-170da429b33b\/Roquefort.jpeg?format=2500w 2500w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-loader=\"sqs\"><figcaption class=\"image-caption-wrapper\">\n<p data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Roquefort<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\">In a like-with-like inspired pairing, if you\u2019re sipping a rich, a\u00f1ejo tequila alongside your cheese board, Navarro Aceves recommends full-flavored cheeses that also have some age behind them. \u201cTequila a\u00f1ejo is the boldest,\u201d he says, \u201cwith notes of wood, spices, vanilla, and dry fruits, and these can pair with bold, intense cheeses such as aged <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheeseprofessor.com\/blog\/5-english-cheddars\" target=\"_blank\">Cheddar<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheeseprofessor.com\/blog\/roquefort-cheese\" target=\"_blank\">Roquefort,<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheeseprofessor.com\/blog\/emmentaler-aop-swiss-cheese\" target=\"_blank\">Emmental.<\/a>\u201d While some aging might be a similarity between the two categories, the cheeses get more intensely savory with age, but the tequila gets perceptively sweeter, creating both a like-with-like pairing and an opposites-attract kind of pairing simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Accompaniments for Tequila and Cheese<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">When it comes to accompaniments for a tequila lover\u2019s cheese board, you can go beyond some of the usual cheese board suspects by leading with tequila\u2019s usual companions instead. Navarro Aceves recommended the following:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Citrus<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"sqs-block-image-figure              intrinsic\"><\/p>\n<p>                <img data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/f99a31fc-c67b-4e45-afc4-f867242f8224\/Oranges+photo+credit+pixabay.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"1920x1251\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" elementtiming=\"system-image-block\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/f99a31fc-c67b-4e45-afc4-f867242f8224\/Oranges photo credit pixabay.jpg?format=1000w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1251\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw\" onload='this.classList.add(\"loaded\")' srcset=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/f99a31fc-c67b-4e45-afc4-f867242f8224\/Oranges+photo+credit+pixabay.jpg?format=100w 100w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/f99a31fc-c67b-4e45-afc4-f867242f8224\/Oranges+photo+credit+pixabay.jpg?format=300w 300w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/f99a31fc-c67b-4e45-afc4-f867242f8224\/Oranges+photo+credit+pixabay.jpg?format=500w 500w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/f99a31fc-c67b-4e45-afc4-f867242f8224\/Oranges+photo+credit+pixabay.jpg?format=750w 750w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/f99a31fc-c67b-4e45-afc4-f867242f8224\/Oranges photo credit pixabay.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/f99a31fc-c67b-4e45-afc4-f867242f8224\/Oranges+photo+credit+pixabay.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/f99a31fc-c67b-4e45-afc4-f867242f8224\/Oranges+photo+credit+pixabay.jpg?format=2500w 2500w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-loader=\"sqs\"><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"\">Fruit is often a mainstay on a cheese board, but citrus fruits aren\u2019t necessarily a given. Navarro Aceves specifically recommends orange, however, as a flavor go-between for tequila and cheese, amplifying the citrus notes in the tequila itself, and providing a tart counterpoint to the cheese\u2019s richness. Consider orange in all of its forms for your tequila lover\u2019s cheese board: candied orange pieces, orange marmalade, juicy orange slices, or even chocolate covered orange. (More on that below.)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Tortilla chips<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"sqs-block-image-figure              intrinsic\"><\/p>\n<p>                <img data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/b1e6b98d-4eac-445d-a712-64426e1fc845\/Blue+corn+tortilla+chips.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"1400x1400\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" elementtiming=\"system-image-block\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/b1e6b98d-4eac-445d-a712-64426e1fc845\/Blue corn tortilla chips.jpg?format=1000w\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1400\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw\" onload='this.classList.add(\"loaded\")' srcset=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/b1e6b98d-4eac-445d-a712-64426e1fc845\/Blue+corn+tortilla+chips.jpg?format=100w 100w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/b1e6b98d-4eac-445d-a712-64426e1fc845\/Blue+corn+tortilla+chips.jpg?format=300w 300w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/b1e6b98d-4eac-445d-a712-64426e1fc845\/Blue+corn+tortilla+chips.jpg?format=500w 500w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/b1e6b98d-4eac-445d-a712-64426e1fc845\/Blue+corn+tortilla+chips.jpg?format=750w 750w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/b1e6b98d-4eac-445d-a712-64426e1fc845\/Blue corn tortilla chips.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/b1e6b98d-4eac-445d-a712-64426e1fc845\/Blue+corn+tortilla+chips.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/b1e6b98d-4eac-445d-a712-64426e1fc845\/Blue+corn+tortilla+chips.jpg?format=2500w 2500w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-loader=\"sqs\"><figcaption class=\"image-caption-wrapper\">\n<p data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Blue corn tortilla chips<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\">Tortilla chips can often be found where tequila is enthusiastically served, and for my palate blue corn tortillas with blue cheese was the pairing I didn\u2019t know I needed. (Plus the orange marmalade mentioned above, and it might be my favorite single cheese bite so far this year.) The earthy sweetness of toasted corn, with a hit of salt, gracefully amplifies all of those notes in its cheese partners<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Sourdough Bread<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"sqs-block-image-figure              intrinsic\"><\/p>\n<p>                <img data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/8096b46e-101f-43cb-af69-ea5a79148fd3\/Sourdough+photo+credit+pixabay.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"1920x1280\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" elementtiming=\"system-image-block\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/8096b46e-101f-43cb-af69-ea5a79148fd3\/Sourdough photo credit pixabay.jpg?format=1000w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw\" onload='this.classList.add(\"loaded\")' srcset=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/8096b46e-101f-43cb-af69-ea5a79148fd3\/Sourdough+photo+credit+pixabay.jpg?format=100w 100w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/8096b46e-101f-43cb-af69-ea5a79148fd3\/Sourdough+photo+credit+pixabay.jpg?format=300w 300w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/8096b46e-101f-43cb-af69-ea5a79148fd3\/Sourdough+photo+credit+pixabay.jpg?format=500w 500w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/8096b46e-101f-43cb-af69-ea5a79148fd3\/Sourdough+photo+credit+pixabay.jpg?format=750w 750w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/8096b46e-101f-43cb-af69-ea5a79148fd3\/Sourdough photo credit pixabay.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/8096b46e-101f-43cb-af69-ea5a79148fd3\/Sourdough+photo+credit+pixabay.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/8096b46e-101f-43cb-af69-ea5a79148fd3\/Sourdough+photo+credit+pixabay.jpg?format=2500w 2500w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-loader=\"sqs\"><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"\">Sourdough bread is a series regular for cheese, but it is specifically on brand for a tequila-inspired cheese board. Bolillo is a type of crusty roll common in Central America. While it isn\u2019t traditionally made with sourdough, sourdough versions are gaining in popularity, and provide an undercurrent tang to match tequila\u2019s vibe. Your local sourdough boule will do just fine here, mirroring both the tang in tequila and the lactic acid in cheeses of any age.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Dark Chocolate<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"sqs-block-image-figure              intrinsic\"><\/p>\n<p>                <img data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/8c2a8bf2-b39f-4f76-a5ff-fad657c3a033\/Mitica+orange+delights.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"2362x1913\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" elementtiming=\"system-image-block\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/8c2a8bf2-b39f-4f76-a5ff-fad657c3a033\/Mitica orange delights.jpg?format=1000w\" width=\"2362\" height=\"1913\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw\" onload='this.classList.add(\"loaded\")' srcset=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/8c2a8bf2-b39f-4f76-a5ff-fad657c3a033\/Mitica+orange+delights.jpg?format=100w 100w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/8c2a8bf2-b39f-4f76-a5ff-fad657c3a033\/Mitica+orange+delights.jpg?format=300w 300w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/8c2a8bf2-b39f-4f76-a5ff-fad657c3a033\/Mitica+orange+delights.jpg?format=500w 500w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/8c2a8bf2-b39f-4f76-a5ff-fad657c3a033\/Mitica+orange+delights.jpg?format=750w 750w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/8c2a8bf2-b39f-4f76-a5ff-fad657c3a033\/Mitica orange delights.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/8c2a8bf2-b39f-4f76-a5ff-fad657c3a033\/Mitica+orange+delights.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5eb43938f468c330e7d8d665\/8c2a8bf2-b39f-4f76-a5ff-fad657c3a033\/Mitica+orange+delights.jpg?format=2500w 2500w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-loader=\"sqs\"><figcaption class=\"image-caption-wrapper\">\n<p data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Mitica orange delights<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\">We definitely don\u2019t need a reason to invite chocolate to a cheese board, but here\u2019s one for tequila lovers anyway: tequila\u2019s homeland is also in the same latitudinal band where cacao actually grows. For a special touch, look for artisanal Mexican brands such as<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tachotaller\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"> TA.CHO,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/feliuchocolate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Feliu<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/cunadepiedra.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\">Cuna de Piedra.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tequila lover&#8217;s cheese board photo credit Amy Sherman We have long been proponents of beverage pairings for cheese that go beyond the usual suspects of wine and beer. Long may those two categories reign when it comes to cozying up with cheese, but vermouth, cider, cocktails, and spirits also demand respect for their versatility in &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/make-the-best-tequila-lovers-cheese-board\/\" class=\"more-link\">Okumaya devam et<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Make the Best Tequila Lover&#8217;s Cheese Board&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1271,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[395],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5426","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-milk-and-diary"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5426","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1271"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5426"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5426\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5426"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5426"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5426"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}