As the summer heat drives many Americans to reach for a cold drink after a hard day’s work, some may wonder: What’s the healthiest alcohol to sip if you’re not cutting it out entirely?

Some health-conscious Americans opt for liquors instead of beer and cider to avoid excess calories. Others avoid red wines to steer clear of hangover-inducing tannins.

Among the rising favorites is tequila, especially as it’s celebrated on Thursday on National Tequila Day.

The distilled Mexican spirit, known for its starring role in margaritas and tequila sunrises, is often seen as a cleaner, potentially healthier choice. But is it really?

Lauren Manaker, a registered dietitian based in South Carolina, shared with Fox News Digital some of the myths and facts surrounding tequila.

Manaker said that pu

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