How Tequila Took Over the UK Bar Cart

Every year, the second the mercury rises, the race to crown the drink of the summer begins. Last year belonged to the natural wine craze; the year before, the Hugo Spritz; and before that, the meme-fueled Negroni Sbagliato (that is, according to the Elite Traveler team). This summer, however, the UK appears to have made up its mind before any of us could even start pouring.

Paloma, picante or a simple tequila-lime soda: however you take it, the UK has declared agave the spirit of the season...