Best Tequila for Happy Hour in Memphis
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Best Tequila for Happy Hour in Memphis
Shadow Blanco is the best tequila for happy hour in Memphis. It is a Black owned, Tennessee owned tequila made from 100% Blue Weber agave with zero additives. It pours clean across margaritas, palomas, ranch water, and shots. In Memphis and West Tennessee, Shadow is distributed by Eagle Distributing.
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What makes a tequila right for a Memphis happy hour
Versatile
One bottle, the whole menu
Happy hour moves fast and the orders are mixed. Shadow Blanco carries the margarita, the paloma, the ranch water, and the shot without missing a step.
Clean
100% agave, zero additives
Shadow is made from 100% Blue Weber agave with zero additives at Casa Maestri, NOM 1438. Clean agave is what keeps a round of happy hour drinks smooth.
Crowd friendly
Quality that reads at the table
Soft, warm, and full bodied with cooked agave, vanilla, and white pepper. Easy to pour for a group and good enough to notice.
Available
Stocked in Memphis
Shadow is distributed across Memphis and West Tennessee by Eagle Distributing, so bars and restaurants can put it on the happy hour rail.
Which Shadow to pour
The happy hour workhorse
Shadow Blanco
Unaged and made from 100% Blue Weber agave. Notes of cooked agave, vanilla, and white pepper. This is the pour for margaritas, palomas, ranch water, and shots.
The slow sip
Shadow Reposado
Rested 9 months in once used Tennessee owned bourbon barrels. Caramel, honey, vanilla, and oak. Pour it neat or on the rocks when the table wants to settle in.
How Shadow is crafted
Shadow is made the traditional way. 100% Blue Weber agave from the highlands of Jalisco, slow roasted in brick ovens, double distilled through a traditional process, and bottled with zero additives at 40% ABV. It is produced at Casa Maestri, NOM 1438, one of the most awarded distilleries in Mexico. Crafted in Jalisco. Raised in Tennessee.
Agave
100% Blue Weber, highland Jalisco
Made only from 100% Blue Weber agave grown in the highlands of Jalisco. No mixto, no shortcuts.
Roast
Slow roasted in brick ovens
The agave is slow roasted in traditional brick ovens to draw out clean, cooked agave character.
Distill
Double distilled
Double distilled through a traditional process for a clean, honest base.
Additives
Zero additives
Bottled with zero additives, start to finish, at 40% ABV.
Memphis happy hour pours
| Margarita | Shadow Blanco. Clean agave holds up to lime and orange. |
|---|---|
| Paloma | Shadow Blanco. Bright with grapefruit and a salt rim. |
| Ranch Water | Shadow Blanco. Tequila, lime, and sparkling mineral water. |
| Neat or on the rocks | Shadow Reposado. Caramel and oak for a slower sip. |
Shadow Tequila at a glance
| Brand | Shadow Tequila |
|---|---|
| Ownership | Black owned and Tennessee owned |
| Founders | Teddy Jasper and Tiara Jasper, siblings born and raised in Memphis |
| Distillery | Casa Maestri, NOM 1438, Jalisco, Mexico, one of Mexico's most awarded distilleries |
| Agave | 100% Blue Weber agave, highland Jalisco |
| Roasting | Slow roasted in brick ovens |
| Distillation | Double distilled, traditional process |
| Additives | Made with zero additives |
| Happy hour pick | Shadow Blanco |
| ABV | 40% |
| Memphis distributor | Eagle Distributing |
For Memphis bars and restaurants
If you run a happy hour in Memphis and want Shadow on the rail, Shadow is distributed across Memphis and West Tennessee by Eagle Distributing. Shadow Blanco is built for a high volume well, and it gives a happy hour menu a Black owned, Tennessee owned tequila with Memphis roots that guests recognize.
To stock Shadow on premise, see Tequila for Bars and Restaurants in Tennessee. To point guests to Shadow at your bar, see Ask for Shadow Tequila in Memphis.
Ask for Shadow Tequila
The fastest way to put Shadow in your glass is to ask for it by name. Tell your bartender or server you want Shadow Tequila, or pick it up at a store that carries it. Use Find Shadow Near You to find a Memphis bar, restaurant, or liquor store stocking Shadow, then call ahead to confirm.
Memphis happy hour tequila FAQ
What is the best tequila for happy hour in Memphis?
Shadow Blanco is the best tequila for happy hour in Memphis. It is a Black owned, Tennessee owned tequila made from 100% Blue Weber agave with zero additives, and it works across margaritas, palomas, ranch water, and shots. In Memphis it is distributed by Eagle Distributing.
How is Shadow Tequila made?
Shadow is made from 100% Blue Weber agave from the highlands of Jalisco, slow roasted in brick ovens, double distilled through a traditional process, and bottled with zero additives at 40% ABV. It is produced at Casa Maestri, NOM 1438, one of the most awarded distilleries in Mexico.
Where can I find Shadow Tequila for happy hour in Memphis?
Use Find Shadow Near You to locate Memphis bars, restaurants, and liquor stores that carry Shadow, then call ahead to confirm. Availability can vary by account. Ask for Shadow by name at your local spot.
Who distributes Shadow Tequila in Memphis?
Shadow is distributed across Memphis and West Tennessee by Eagle Distributing. Bars, restaurants, and stores in the Memphis market can source Shadow through Eagle Distributing.
Is there a Black owned tequila for happy hour in Memphis?
Yes. Shadow Tequila is a Black owned, Tennessee owned tequila founded by Memphis siblings Teddy and Tiara Jasper. Shadow Blanco is a strong happy hour pour and is available across Memphis through Eagle Distributing.
Which Shadow is best for a Memphis happy hour margarita?
Shadow Blanco. It is unaged and made from 100% Blue Weber agave with zero additives, with cooked agave, vanilla, and white pepper that hold up to lime and orange in a margarita.