Once upon a time in Mexico | Gourmet Traveller

We asked Neil Perry to head to the highlands of Mexico, home of the world’s best tequila, to search for ideas to make the Gourmet Traveller 50th birthday party one to remember.

Neil Perry swinging a coa in the agave fields

Piñas ready for roasting

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Imagery of Paro in Bhutan, Madeira in Portugal, San Miguel de Allende in Mexico

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Tequilas ageing in the barrel room

Neil Perry with Patrón distiller Antonio Rodríguez

Neil Perry tasting tequila

Slow-roasted agave

Mariachi band Moya performs on the hacienda terrace

Mariachi band Moya performs on the hacienda terrace

Neil Perry in the Patrón agave fields

Gourmet Traveller’s Pat Nourse in the Patrón agave fields

Acre Resort is a luxe Los Cabos retreat with beaches, spa escapes and sustainable dining

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Neil Perry in the Patrón agave field

The Gourmet Traveller Team

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