If you read this blog, listen to my podcast, or just know me, then you know I love Mexico. You also probably suspect (correctly) I love its agave spirits too. Well, if you want to learn more about these spirits and more about the culture through cuisine, you can join me for a virtual Tequila […]
Join Me for an Adventure in Tequila Tasting this April 22nd
by Craig Zabransky on April 14, 2023 in Events, Mexico Travel, Stay Luxurious
Mexico Travel Journal: Puerto Vallarta Episode 5 – Hacienda Doña Engracia
by Craig Zabransky on March 29, 2017 in Films, Mexico Travel
Ever ride bareback and then sip tequila afterwards? At Hacienda Doña Engracia you can do that and much more. On my visit, I road a horse down trails and then eventually through a river (essentially the horse swam and I held on for life), traversed a town and then some trails on a ATV, then […]
Postcard-Quenching My Thirst for Tequila
by Craig Zabransky on March 19, 2013 in Mexico Travel, Photo, Postcards
Although Mexico offers many local spirits worth sipping, no trip south of the border is complete with out a taste of Tequila. A big thirst quenching taste. And on a a recent visit to the Riviera Maya I received more than my taste. During my stay at Hacienda Tres Rios, I attended a Tequila tasting […]
The Mexican Tequila Bandera – A Patriot’s Drink on Independence Day
by Craig Zabransky on September 15, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Mexico Travel
No, actually, ‘Cinco de Mayo’ (May 5th) is not Mexican Independence Day, the celebration begins at 11pm on each and every September 15th. The reenactment of the cry (or scream) for independence, “El Grito,” takes places in most every Mexican village, town, and city. It’s a fiesta too. The Mexicans are patriotic. Actually, in all […]
Dinner comes with a show at Gus Gus
by Craig Zabransky on February 18, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Destination, Mexico Travel
In the heart of the golden zone, Gus Gus serves more then just fine Mexican food. The restaurant provides the fun, festive atmosphere many come to Mexico for – the fiesta. From the live music rock band, to the dance floor filled with tequila fueled tourists and the fire show dance troupes work for peso […]
The Tequila Toast with Champagne Flutes
by Craig Zabransky on December 17, 2010 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Mexico Travel
We arrived at the CasaMagna Marriott for a tequila tasting and I immediately noticed blue agave plants as part of the lobby landscape. Not a surprise as the CasaMagna offers its own house tequila; the tequila we came to taste. But, the tasting did surprise. No, not the tequila. Fortunately, I have tasted the difference […]
The Tequila Triple Play
by Craig Zabransky on September 15, 2010 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Mexico Travel
In social circles, people often ask, “so, what is your favorite drink?” And perhaps I have too many. But if I needed to make a choice, a spirit to spend my days on the deserted island with, my choice, my Blue Agave friend. Si, Tequila. Many might not be surprised, after all Mexico and me do […]
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