We couldn't possibly imagine living in a world where a frozen margarita wasn't ready available, but it looks like that's a reality we all might have to deal with.
Extreme weather and dryness across Mexico over the last few years has led to a dramatic decrease in production of the base and main ingredient in tequila. Translation: we're heading towards a tequila shortage, y'all.
Though the agave crop can withstand a great deal of stress from a drought, Everstream Analytics' chief meteorologist Jon Davis says that weather this extreme can hurt the crop.
Most of Mexico had an extremely dry winter, and now the country is experiencing well above normal-temperatures.
"At a time when large agave crops are needed to meet demand, the extreme weather in Mexico is increasing the problems and the potential for scarcity of the product," he says per the New York Post.
Unfortunately, Davis said there is "no indication" of any improvement in the situation as the dry pattern continues into the spring.
So it sounds like you need to load up on your tequila while you can!
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