When it comes to tequila and mezcal, the expert at Agave Elite, Rosmeri Franco, will walk and talk you through the entire process, including everything from the planting to the bottling and to the variations of tastes created by the different barrels, which gives every different one their unique taste.
Learn what defines an agave spirit as you sip your way across Mexico and every breeding ground for this dazzling alcohol-based historic tradition that dates to the Mesoamerican pre-Spanish conquest of this country on August 13, 1521.
Mezcal and tequila are traditional Mexican drinks that are obtained through the distillation of agave, and are said to have spiritual and energetic properties, with that in mind, Shamonika Navarette has collaborated with Agave Elite, located in downtown Cabo San Lucas at Plaza Bonita, across the street from Vaquita Bar and next door to the Subway sandwich restaurant, to bring to this city, the very first of its kind, Tequila/Mezcal Tasting that includes a Tarot card reading.
In each different round of tasting, Shamonika will consult a tarot card or oracle to find answers that can materialize your dreams. In this unique brand of never been done before, tasting, guests will try three different types of aged tequilas, each representing an aspect of abundance, material prosperity, emotional abundance, and Mezcal representing the spiritual wealth of its intoxicating flavors.
The Agave Elite airconditioned, white interior decor, offers anyone and everyone who steps into their small business a unique opportunity to indulge in a fashionable tasting while gaining valuable insights into the art of creating authentic mezcal; and experience the ultimate fusion of taste and mysticism with renowned local Tarot reader, Shamonika.
This is a fascinating event featuring the not-to-be-missed local female collaboration of Agave Elite and Shamonika. This extraordinary partnership between them promises to be an evening of unparalleled magic and enlightenment.
"Everything Mexico produces we have," said Agave Elite small business owner, Rosmeri Franco.
After graduating from prep school in the U.S., Rosmeri returned home to her beloved country of Mexico, earned her bachelor's Degree at the University of Guadalajara and then continued studying and obtained a master's Degree in Tequila. Rosmeri is the youngest of five children whose grandfather was a tequila agavero. Planting, growing and distilling the family's tequila bottling business is a family tradition.
Rosmeri is the unquestionable expert in every facet of Mezcal and tequila production. The savvy, young businesswoman holds End of the Month guest Tequila Mezcal Tasting with specialty celebrities, who share a fun experience for anyone visiting Cabo and entering her “new kid on the block” small business. Her Tequila Mezcal Tasting includes 6 different tastings that begin with a lemonade cocktail.
"We've only been open for four months, but already have a collection of memories from every customer who has walked through our doors, and had an entertaining, fun time," said Rosmeri.
Their Mezcal Tequila Tasting Tour is priced at $50 USD per person. Agave Elite is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. and is closed on Sundays. Her Mezcal and Tequilas are from Oaxaca, Guadalajara, Sonora, Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Puebla, Guanajuato, Jalisco, and Tamaulipas, just to name a few.
ShaMonika Navarette is considered by many to be a compassionate human being and holistic healer, who has studied many techniques to improve her practice. Monika has created her own healing technique known as a Chakra Alignment with sound to balance your energy.
Monika uses her own Chakra alignments for patients and offers Tarot reading in her practice with the clairvoyance ability to tap into the emotional energy of others.
"My tarot reading is to help people realize what is happening in their life and deal with some of the challenges that sometimes happen to bring awareness and use the ability to make better choices in their lives," said Navarette.
Rosmeri’s bartender Alejandro is a knowledgeable mixologist who amazes and excites guests with his remarkably made drinks. All are created with local organically grown accessories that give each drink an incredible flavor. Agave Elite holds special events every week, with plans to hold the Tarot card reading events twice every month. For more information or to reserve a tasting class please contact the Bilingual Rosmeri directly at +52 (331) 604-5259.
