Because the region of Mexico from where is it, Tequila is a city in the state of Jalisco, Mexico.
For Tequila sunrise, and all the tequila cocktails, better whit better Tequila. If you can buy Herradura, Cuervo or Sauza, it will be fine.
It is not a cactus at all, it is the Blue Agave that is used to make tequila. Agave plants are succulents not cacti.
No, there are not any hops in tequila. Hops are used as a preservative in beer and ales. Tequila is made from the Agave plant.
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