Tequila is a classic instrumental track by The Champs, first released in 1958. The song became widely known for its catchy saxophone riff and the single spoken word that gives it its title. Over time, short clips from the track spread across meme edits, prank videos and party compilations because the cue is easy to recognize and easy to time with a visual gag. It still shows up in short-form videos when creators want a light, cheeky reveal with immediate comedic payoff.