Another national classic, the Margarita has become world-famous since the key ingredient, Tequila’s humble beginnings in Aztec Mexico. Using a cactus plant called the blue agave, the town of Tequila in the Mexican state of Jalisco is now said to harvest more that 300 million plants every year to create the spirit, Tequila, so named [...]
Mexico
The 5th of May commemorates the Battle of Puebla in 1862 when Mexican troops finally defeated the French Army. Oddly less well celebrated in Mexico (it is not an Independence day for Mexico though commonly mistaken for one), America widely supports this festival.
To get the best exposure to the festivities, it is recommended that you [...]