How Matthew McConaughey Is Bringing The Worm Back To Tequila

Matthew McConaughey‘s Pantalones Natural Tequila is reintroducing an iconic custom—the worm.

That’s proper; the model is bringing again the nostalgic worm that was as soon as a staple on the backside of many agave spirit bottles. Whereas some consider the worm enhances the flavour, others maintain extra superstitious beliefs, claiming it brings good luck and power to the fortunate one that discovers it of their drink.

Both manner, Matthew McConaughey and his spouse Camila have added their signature cheeky, playful Pantalones twist to the standard worm in tequila.

On October 21—fittingly Nationwide Earthworm Day—Pantalones unveiled a video devoted to bringing the worm again to tequila.

However this time, it’s not the worm within the bottle—it’s the dance transfer! As a result of, let’s be trustworthy, after a pair sips of a Fancy Pants cocktail, we would simply discover ourselves on the ground doing the worm, too.

As shared with The Blast, the model can also be debuting a scrumptious worm-themed cocktail—however don’t fear, no critters are concerned! This flavorful concoction—cleverly titled Large Leg Wiggler—is a refreshing mango margarita with a worm-salted rim, providing a enjoyable nod to custom with out the squirm.

• 1.5 oz Pantalones Natural Blanco Tequila
• 1.5 oz Mango Nectar
• 1 oz Pineapple Juice
• 0.5 oz Lime Juice
• 0.5 oz Agave Syrup
• Worm Salt (rim)

Earlier than we get wiggling, dip the rim of your glass into lime juice and run it by way of worm salt.

Mix Pantalones Natural Blanco Tequila, mango nectar, pineapple juice, contemporary lime juice, and agave syrup in an ice-cold shaker. Wiggle, shimmy, and shake your mango margarita such as you’re warming up for the dance ground. Pour your drink into the worm-salted rimmed glass and get limber.

The couple debuted their model within the fall of 2023, providing Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo tequilas. In response to a press launch, this award-winning line is “crafted to have fun having enjoyable, doing good, and never taking life too significantly.”

In its first 12 months available on the market, the Añejo tequila earned the distinguished double gold medal on the San Francisco World Spirits Competitors, a distinction awarded solely when all judges unanimously agree it’s the most effective in its class. Moreover, their Blanco tequila secured a gold medal, whereas the Reposado was honored with a bronze.

Discovering the proper parts for his or her best libation was an extended journey, however nothing may cease the McConaugheys from attaining their objective. Their dedication and persistence ensured Pantalones Natural Tequila delivers the precise taste and high quality they envisioned from the beginning.

“We would been saving all of the samples that we had of each iteration of the tequila. And we had forty-seven. At one level we laid all of them out and we had forty-seven of them,” Camila advised Country Living. “We might attempt it individually from one another after which collectively, and we wouldn’t say something. Blind style checks, swap ‘em round.”

“As we received nearer, like [samples] thirty to forty-six, we had some, we had been like, that’s getting shut, however the forty seventh was once we went, bam,” Matthew added, with a snap of his fingers. “That’s the one.”

Accessible in Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo, Pantalones Natural Tequila delivers a wealthy, clean expertise whether or not sipped neat or blended into your favourite cocktail.

“We’re treasured about our tequila, not our pants,” Matthew and his spouse mentioned when explaining the that means behind their tequila’s identify, per People Magazine. “With the explosion in reputation of tequila, there’s a stage of snootiness that’s crept into the class.”

“Folks now discuss tequila the best way they discuss wine. Whereas we’re all for being captivated with tequila, we needed to remind people who, above all, it’s meant to be enjoyable,” they added. “That’s the place the identify Pantalones got here from and that’s why you gained’t see us carrying any.”

Crafted from 100% Blue Weber Agave and free from pointless components, Pantalones Natural Tequila focuses on offering an genuine, high-quality taste that stands out with each pour.