Celebrating National Tequila Day at Iberostar Playa Mita with CheapCaribbean
At the amazing Iberostar Playa Mita, the lobby bar was one of my favorite places to sit & grab a cocktail, from Margaritas to Carajillos; they had everything! However, if you’re able to make the time, the tequila & mezcal tasting was an EPIC Experience. It started with a Margarita that was enhanced with 2 different salts & garnished with a dried lime wheel that is made in-house. From there, the tasting progressed through 6 different agave spirits with different flavored salts paired with fresh-cut citrus. This was so much more informative and FUN than I had imagined!
If you aren’t familiar with the difference between mezcal & tequila; there are several differences, such as what states can produce each liquid, the agave varieties that can be used to make it, and the cooking process. Mezcal and tequila are both made from agave, however, tequila can only be made from 1 type of agave, called blue weber agave, whereas, mezcal can be made from dozens of agave varieties. It’s fun to try each spirit, different expressions and varieties as well as cocktail applications to explore the wide range of agave spirits.
It shouldn’t be unsaid, that this resort does an amazing job with its Wave of Change program, and is completely free of single-use plastics. I booked this hotel in PARADISE through CheapCaribbean.com and Flew straight into Puerto Vallarta to kick things off. It’s the perfect getaway to chill, eat and drink; which are all my favorite things. The Iberostar Playa Mita property is all-inclusive and boasts 6 restaurants and 7 bars. Some of my favorite drink experiences include:
- Lobby Bar: Cocktails & music in the evenings (don’t sleep on the Carajillo made with tequila)
- Sea Soul bar and lounge: Sunset cocktails overlooking the ocean
- El Agave Mezcalería: Mezcal & Tequila tasting paired with artisanal salts and traditional accompaniments (this is an additional fee)
- Marea Pool Bar: Frozen Drinks for the WIN. Order the Strawberry or Mango Margarita
- Star Café: For all your morning coffee and donut needs
- Tsuba Asian Restaurant &Pacific Express: Gourmet restaurant for dinner. Make sure to try out some of the amazing Mexican wine they have on offer (this may be an additional fee)
If you are looking for AMAZING VACAY ideas definitely check out CheapCaribbean.com where they’re all about all-inclusive beach vacations. Their website is full of great destination guides and recommendations.
