CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa sits on a sandy strip along Banderas Bay, against the stunning backdrop of the Sierra Madre Mountains. The hotel is charming, situated in a friendly town with an authentic Mexican vibe with a vibrant culinary and arts scene. What makes the property so unique is the fact that it is of only a few resorts in the world with a proprietary brand of Tequila and a Tequila Sommelier.

CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa grows its blue agave on property in a cactus garden under the supervision of Audrey Formisano, the resort’s tequila sommelier and an authority on the highly sophisticated and remarkably wide variety of tequilas. Formisano teaches guests about the history of Tequila in the Jalisco region of Mexico. Whether you’re new to tequila or a seasoned expert, there is a variety of tequila for you.

The experience was developed to increase guests’ knowledge of and appreciation for tequila and includes weekly tequila tastings offered in La Cava wine cellar as an extension of the "Secretos de la Familia" program. The presentation involves the history of tequila, and the newest technologies for tequila processing. Additionally, the resort offers more than 60 brands, representing 114 tequilas, by the glass.

Below are recipes offered at the resort that you can try yourself at home.