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	those who are thinking of doing the grand palladium…. DO SO.. you will not regret it!

Bubbletoes, do you have the recipe for the margarita with La Pinta?

Why it just so happens that I do

La Pinta Pomerita:

2 oz. La Pinta1 oz. orange liqueur1 whole lime, hand-squeezedShake and pour over ice.Serve to Lyndsey ;DThis recipe is very good, but you have not truly experienced the wonder of the Pomerita until you’ve had Miguel’s, at the famous Miguel’s Moonlite on Isla Mujeres. I don’t know what that wonderful man does to it (I fully intend to bribe/beg/surveil on my next visit), but it’s SOME kinda MAGIC. And, as Miguel says, they’re "2 for 1, baby!"In lieu of La Pinta, you could experiment with some combination of tequila and pomegranate juice, too.Cheers!

This recipe is now seared into my brain. Finally opened the Don Julio 1942, and yep, it’s magical. Picked up some Casa Noble blanco in the U.S. (for those who shop at the Niagara Falls Outlet, at the intersection off of Niagara Falls Blvd, there is a great liquor store at that corner called Supermarket Liquors, next to Ollie’s clearance outlet). It was on sale for 31.99 USD. Casa Noble and 4 Copas are the only two certified organic tequilas of which I am aware. Both brands create wonderful nectars you can serve with confidence (or hoard for yourself!).

	tequila and pomegranate juice who would of thought…. it sounds soooo good and looks yummy too. I will have to try one!

This recipe is now seared into my brain. Finally opened the Don Julio 1942, and yep, it’s magical. Picked up some Casa Noble blanco in the U.S. (for those who shop at the Niagara Falls Outlet, at the intersection off of Niagara Falls Blvd, there is a great liquor store at that corner). It was on sale for 31.99 USD. Casa Noble and 4 Copas are the only two certified organic tequilas of which I am aware. Both brands create wonderful nectars you can serve with confidence (or hoard for yourself!).

I always enjoy reading your tequila tips eloisegirl! Thanks for the info! I think I’m firmly planted in the "hoard for yourself" camp. I’ve got one last round of La Pinta sitting here and it definitely won’t be coming out while we have company over ;D

Don Julio Blanco is 79.99 at the LCBO in Toronto, and they no longer carry the Anejo – my dear sibling went to Las Vegas and bought me a 750 ml each of DJ Blanco and Reposado for a total cost of 65.00 USD. That was a pretty awesome birthday gift!

I cannot wait to get down to PDC and visit the tequila shops. My best tip for newbies is to buy the small 2 oz bottles and try them, and don’t judge by the bottles. Some of the ugliest bottles have the best tequila!! (Hmmm, sounds like a hint for dating as well….)

yeesh, 80 bucks for blanco is pretty steep!and, what a nice sibling you have!!

Playa has tequila tasting-festivals sometimes…i think they had one this year in July (and maybe it’s annual??). Have you ever checked it out eloisegirl?

Can we do this again?! Would love to see some more of your pics, to help with the draggy countdown

(61 sleeps)

This edition: An afternoon on Isla Mujeres

Lunch on Playa Lancheros, Isla Mujeres – home of the (world?) famous Tikinchik fish fillet…

…on to the drive-thru beer store in our trusty golf cart (does life get any better than this??)…

…followed by a visit to Garrafon to enjoy the glorious view…

…then return to Playa Norte to find the lovely Maria and purchase some of her yummy pepitas…

…sit back, relax, and enjoy

Your turn!

	Gorgeous! I realize you are photographing Modelos but it really reminds me of those Corona commercials – that same turquoise water. What do those nutty things taste like? Do they go with tequila? And how can we get a drive through beer store in Ontario? That would get votes!!!

They are Mexican pumpkin seeds (or so I’ve been told…) and Maria roasts them herself in her own special concoction of spices, then walks the beach and sells them for 20 pesos. They are heavenly with a cold cerveza! I think they’d be good with tequila too…the nutty flavours would maybe enhance the earthiness of the tequila, yes no? Guess you’ll have to come to Isla and try it so you can report back to us

I used to live in London, Ontario and we did have a drive-thru Beer Store…right around the corner from our house! I still wonder why we moved!

While you are here…I’d liked to search out a new tequila this trip, something different. Any recommendations eloisegirl?

I really enjoy the Clase Azul Platino or Reposado – discovered that the stopper on the Repo is an actually bell! Ding ding ding! Unusual taste unlike anything I’ve ever tried and quite addicting. Hoardworthy!!!Anejos in the 40-45US range: Los Tres Tonos anejo, Afamado, Aha Toro and Alma de Mujer. The Aha Toro Anejo I bought had a small 2 oz Reposado sample bottle shrink wrapped on it, so that was a nice bonus. Alma de Mujer and El Gran Jubileo were recommended to me by the lady at Tequila Town in PDC on Contituyentes, and she knows her stuff – they were really awesome. I would have loved to buy some Fortaleza Anejo but ran out of money. It has a gorgeous antique looking bottle with the stopper shaped like the heart of the agave, a "pina". Ranges from 41 for the blanco to 56 for the anejo.I bought Casa Noble Single Barrel for 108 US – it is awesome – I try to bring back one really high end one per trip. It’s on display on my kitchen counter. Some day would like to bring back Pechoca or Corrido, they are 80-90 US range IIRC.I KNOW you will be bringing back La Pinta!!! Man, that is some tasty stuff. And it is made by the Clase Azul people, so you know it’s made with love. Sweet sweet agave love…. mmmm.I have not enjoyed: Siete Leguas, Gran Centenario, Cava Antigua, and (obviously!) anything mixto. Others may enjoy those tequilas, but they did nothing for me. Once you taste a good tequila that lights up your soul, it feels like a waste of time to drink one that is just "meh".I did bring home a 375 of Maestro Tequilero Blanco and it was bright, peppery and enjoyable. I know YVRck brought back some Maestro Anejo and would love to hear her report on that.and after all that tequila talk…OH MY HECK, AM I EVER MISSIN’ MEXICO!!!!

I know YVRck brought back some Maestro Anejo and would love to hear her report on that.

Well I’m not fond of tequila, so don’t drink it much myself, but according to my son & hubbie the Maestro Anejo was better than the Tres Generaciones Anejo but neither is as good as 16 yr. Lagavulin single malt scotch.

	I visited Mexico before two years ago and it was excellent experience for me. After watched these picture I really miss my last trip and crazy to visit again. Cool pictures and amazing destination for relaxation and fun.

I have to agree too that P.V. has the best sunsets!

i am trying to post a pic but seem to be having difficulties? what do i need to do?

Copied and pasted. I now have a file on my computer called "eloisegirl tips". I will probably PM you when I get back, 3 sheets to the wind from tasting all my new tequilas ;D

I have to agree too that P.V. has the best sunsets!

i am trying to post a pic but seem to be having difficulties? what do i need to do?

Are you uploading pics from your computer, or linking to an online photo?

	i was uploading from my computer. and then i even tried that tiny photo site to make it smaller and it didn’t work either…

So if you’re uploaing the file from your computer, you just click the ‘choose file’ button at the top of your post and you will select the file on your computer. It should upload when you submit your post…Be sure to note the maximum file size limit. Attachments:

	P.S. that pic is of the antipasto selection at Angelo’s Restaurant on Isla Mujeres…which, incidentally, I will be eating once again in about 35 sleeps ;D

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