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Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Tequila Sunrise

History of Tequila Part 3

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A few more bits of history concerning Our Favorite Drink at Tequila Reef!

The Tequila Sunrise began its rise to prominence way back when King Philip of Spain banned planting new vineyards in Mexico. Just like today wine and spirits were heavily taxed into submission to bring more revenues to the crown. Mexico was rich in development in many areas and the King wanted to make sure all wine exports came from Spain. Noticing the qualities of the blue agave plant a man named Pedro Sanchez de Tagle decided to look into this native plant further. He’s the one who first started making Tequila in larger quantities for general consumption by starting a small distillery at his estate in Hacienda Cuisillos. Although, I bet he had a few grape vineyards on the sly the King didn’t know about. Always having to get your wine from import must have been a real pain in the ass. 😀

All credit goes to the Spanish for distilling the fermented agave to make Tequila. Some old Aztec legends state otherwise. The natives knew full well how to distill alcohol and they used the more potent distilled form of pulque for their secret political and spiritual ceremonies. Some of them are known to have been quite bloody indeed. No need to go into details on those things but suffice to say Tequila and its derivatives have been around for quite some time. The indigenous natives knew their stuff when it came to the blue agave plant. They knew the medicinal properties and also used it for many medicinal purposes. Gonorrhea and syphilis were reputed to have been treated with elements of the maguey. Also, many intestinal remedies are suggested as well.

Agave, or century plant, isn’t the only plant the Native Americans used to make potent drinks. Honey, palm saps, wild plums, cactus, aloe, and pineapples are other sources of ancient alcohol production in Mesoamerica. There are some theories that suggest strong alcoholic drinks migrated north from the Mayan civilization. They were drinking something called ‘Balche’, a sweetened drink made with balche bark. The natives weren’t known for being drunkards and lushes.

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As alcoholic beverages made it further north it was used primary in strict religious ceremonies and other medicinal purposes. Besides, the natives knew all the properties of every plant and rock around their environment. I’m sure they were using other substances along with the magical Agave plant. It really wasn’t until Spanish, French, & English traders began using strong spirits in their trading mechanics that the natives began drinking alcohol in larger and larger quantities.

Tequila has a famous and storied past. Both good and bad. It gives rise to many detours in history. The famous Cuervo family didn’t get their start until about 150 years later. They are the ones credited for Tequilas commercial success. Later on the Sauza family began its own rise to Tequila glory in the middle of the 19th century. As we go further along in this blog we’ll be looking at their success’ and explore Tequila and other historical features further…

So, until next time…

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1/48-49 M.10 Soi.7 Pattaya Beach Road,
Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi, 20150 Thailand

Telephone Int’l: (+66-38) 414-035 Local: (038) 414-035 Email: info@tequilareefpattaya.com

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Tequila Time

Nacho Suave’s History of Tequila Part 2


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In memory of DKW 20/4/17


Nacho Suave had to lot to say about Tequila and its wonderful history. He related many stories about his travels. A few I’ll mention here to share:

The origin of Tequila is probably a lot simpler than the gods and all their drama. Could it have been lightning striking an Agave plant transforming it with super magical properties? Maybe not but I still got a few questions. Did lightning strike just one plant or a whole field of them? Did this super plant spread its special properties to all the others growing around it? Probably not. Maybe it just spread it seeds in the wind. Who knows? Legends, myths, fantasies; these all offer mystique to all things Tequila. Especially when imbibed. 😀

It seems the Spanish soldiers under Cortez ran out of brandy real quick after he burned all their ships. Nothing left but what the locals had and that was Pulque. So I suppose a wily Spanish Sargent started distilling the fermented agave from the pulque the locals were producing. Making the first tequila. After a while a Franciscan monk took advantage of this new spirit and its properties and started a ‘mission’ of sorts in what is known today as the Tequila region in Mexico.

Here is a SIMPLE DESCRIPTION OF THE FERMENTATION TO DISTILLATION STAGE for making Tequila:



Tequila History Fermentation to Distillation


Nacho Suave explored it far and wide and told many, many tales…

Yeah, yeah, that’s all history but Nacho Suave always has more to say about the details. After all he’s well versed in all things Tequila. Nacho Suave’s Perfect Margarita is the Perfect Margarita! His own heritage goes way back and I’m pretty sure a lot of what he tells is Tequila enhanced. When Nacho Suave is blasted on a few of his Tequila concoctions plus 3 or more Perfect Margaritas he usually rambles on & on. Makes for good entertainment too! Sometimes he even reveals a secret recipe or two.

Anyways, I digress…

All the factual history in the books is true but there is always more to tell in every tale.
Different angles, different shapes, and different sizes.

Stay tuned…

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Same Tequila Channel!

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Thank you for considering Tequila Reef for your eating pleasure. We sincerely hope to see you at our restaurant soon. Please contact us for reservations and advanced bookings for large parties or other special events you might be considering.

Sizzling Fajitas
Pregnant Burritos
Sloppy Nachos
Monterrey Chicken
Carne Asada Skirt Steak
Tacos
Taquitos
Quesadillas
Chimichangas
Tostadas
Fresh Made Guacamole
Free Salsa and Chips
Mexican Bean Dip
Jalapeno Poppers
Refried Beans
Mexican Rice

Tequila Reef Ltd.
1/48-49 M.10 Soi. 7 Pattaya Beach Road,
Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi, 20150 Thailand
Telephone Int’l: (+66-38) 414-035 Local: (038) 414-035
Email: info@tequilareef.com

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Monday, February 25, 2019

Tequila Time

60 oz Suave Grande Margarita
Tequila Reef Cantina - World Famous Margaritas

From the Beginning

History of Tequila Part 1
Making a great cocktail is an art form.

A good bartender knows this and does his best to provide the perfect drinking experience. We at Tequila Reef take a great cocktail seriously. Creating the perfect blend of ingredients in a colorful and appetizing way is our tradition. With that in mind, we'd like to give ya'll a bit of history on the making of a great Margarita. Of course, it all starts with the Agave:

In the fields of Mexico grows an amazing plant. A plant known far and wide for its ‘medicinal’ properties. No, it isn’t any form of ‘illegal’ plant that grows on this Earth. This particular plant has a special history. One that comes from the great Aztec gods of old.

There is a saying in this world, “The gods must be crazy!”. Well, I tend to agree. Aztec gods, Mayan gods, Greek titans, Roman colossi, etc…whatever! They argue about everything just like people do. The problem is when the gods argue regular people always seem to get the shaft. They cause all kinds of trouble with their shenanigans. The effects from their actions still live on today.

Not everything the gods do is negative. Sometimes the effects produced are surprisingly pleasant. Take for example the story of how Tequila became popular in the world. It’s a long story and has an ancient beginning. Of course, anything pleasant like Tequila takes a lot of work and great hardship to produce. Especially when it comes to its origins. 

Pulque is the great ancestor of Tequila. Pulque isn’t distilled, it’s fermented. Fermented from its main ingredient: The AGAVE plant! Yes, the AGAVE plant. There is an old legend about this incredible staple in Mexican life. One that comes from the Aztecs. I heard it told by old Nacho Suave himself. It’s a good place to begin the story of how Tequila came to be.

Ancient Margarita

To the Aztecs Agave provided ‘the drink of the gods’ known as pulque. It’s a white frothy drink that goes way, way back. It’s the direct ancestor of what we know as Tequila today. It comes from the maguey, or agave plant and takes a dozen years or so to mature and give out the sap which is needed to produce this intoxicating drink. The ancient Aztecs and others who lived in the region used it for medicinal purposes and especially in their rituals. Some of these rituals are known to have been very bloody indeed.

That brings us to how the Agave plant came to be. According to the Aztecs there once was a goddess, Tzintzimitl, who lived in the sky. A real bitch by today’s standards. She was evil in nature and covered the Earth in darkness and forced all the natives to sacrifice to her despairing countenance. She was greedy for light and devoured all she could get.

Now Quetzalcoatl wasn’t happy with Tzintzimitl. He thought the natives should be treated better and decided to give Tzintzimitl her comeuppance. So one day he went out to look for her. Fortunately he didn’t find her but came across her grand-daughter, Mayahuel. She’s the goddess of fertility and naturally he fell in love with her right on the spot. So instead they ran off together and tried to start a new life.

But Tzintzimitl would have none of that. Not at all. When she found out she went on a rampage looking for them and never let up on the search. So, in order to hide, both Quetzalcoatl and Mayahuel turned themselves into trees so they could be next to each other and still touch one another.

After a long search involving mass destruction Tzintzimitl finally found them. She killed Mayahuel and Quetzalcoatl was heart broken. He then sought his revenge upon the evil goddess and battled her in the sky killing her. His revenge didn’t assuage his sorrow as he would go to Mayahuel’s grave and cry every night. Seeing this the other gods decided to help the heart-broken Quetzalcoatl. They made a special plant grow at Mayahuel’s burial site. A plant with special hallucinogenic properties that would give comfort to Quetzalcoatls broken heart. He made an elixir from this plant and named it pulque and shared it with the natives. The natives gave thanks to Quetzalcoatl for this great gift and today the Agave plant lives on in the great spirit of Tequila.

To be continued...

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 Thank you for considering Tequila Reef for your eating pleasure. We sincerely hope to see you at our restaurant soon. Please contact us for reservations and advanced bookings for large parties or other special events you might be considering.

Sizzling Fajitas
Pregnant Burritos
Sloppy Nachos
Monterrey Chicken
Carne Asada Skirt Steak
Tacos
Taquitos
Quesadillas
Chimichangas
Tostadas
Fresh Made Guacamole
Free Salsa and Chips
Mexican Bean Dip
Jalapeno Poppers
Refried Beans
Mexican Rice

Tequila Reef Ltd.
1/48-49 M.10 Soi. 7 Pattaya Beach Road,
Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi, 20150 Thailand
Telephone Int’l: (+66-38) 414-035 Local: (038) 414-035
Email: info@tequilareef.com

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Monday, February 4, 2019

Tequila Reef Freaky Fiesta Friday Buffet

Freaky Friday Fiesta Buffet
All You Can Eat Buffet Feast
Join Us March 1, 2019 for Our All You Can Eat Mexican Fiesta. We serve up all the Mexican and American favorites Buffet Style. Come sample a bit of everything.  

Daily Specials and World Famous Margaritas
Suave's Freaky Friday All You Can Eat Buffet
 We also serve the finest Margaritas anywhere in Thailand. Our World Famous 'Handshaken' Margarita is one of our fine specialties. All Margaritas are served up with extra Tequila and are Guaranteed to Kick Like a Genuine Mexican Plug.

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Make Your Reservations today. And Don't forget about Our Daily Specials. We offer something great everyday on special. Check our Website, Facebook, and Twitter for more information.

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Everyday is special at the Reef!


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Wednesday, November 21, 2018

The Legend of Nacho Suave

The Legend of Nacho Suave


We have a legend here at Tequila Reef. Old Nacho Suave gave us the greatest recipe for the most Perfect Margaritas ever known. His secret ingredient is an ever lasting one to be sure and he still likes to come around to let us know about it. But, only after a margarita or two. Usually after the tenth one. Those are the special margaritas. Hand shaken with extra care to bring out the perfect flavor for your drinking pleasure.

Old Suave used to tell us the secret to a great margarita:  make them strong and present them ‘shaken’ – not stirred. It brings out the greatest ingredient within the spirit. Always giving it that extra flavor and kick just like a genuine Mexican plug.

World Famous 'Handshaken' Margarita

Our World Famous “Hand Shaken” Margarita is a classic example of our distinct seasoning, spiciness, and style. We have many different characters to our margaritas and all our cocktails. We always look forward to trying new ambiance in our atmosphere. Setting the mood for zesty spices and a satisfying drinking and eating experience.

Suave always appears after the 10th Margarita! Sometimes he’s known to materialize whenever he pleases. But, only after imbibing the perfect margarita at Tequila Reef Cantina.

World Famous 'Handshaken' Margarita
Suave's 'Handshaken' Margarita

So, with that in mind we’ve asked our Facebook Patrons to post pictures of their margaritas to see if old Nacho Suave makes an appearance. He sometimes does...

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Everyone who comes to Tequila Reef Cantina in Pattaya will receive a 5% discount every time you use Facebook to check in. Come Enjoy Our World Famous Margaritas and have a satisfying lunch or dinner at Tequila Reef Cantina today. Don't Forget to take some snapshots and Check-IN at facebook.com/tequilareefpattaya for your discount. Just take some pictures and post them on Our Facebook Page. Then show our waitress your posting and you'll receive a 5% Discount on your entire visit.

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Tequila Reef Ltd.
1/48-49 M.10 Soi. 7 Pattaya Beach Road,
Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi, 20150 Thailand

Telephone Int’l: (+66-38) 414-035 Local: (038) 414-035

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Monday, October 9, 2017

The Beginnings Of Tequila Reef Restaurants

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Tequila Reef Pattaya Restaurant Soi 7 Thailand

The story of Tequila Reef goes back almost 20 years as of the date of writing this. It was started by Mr. Darrell Woolley with the help of his cousin Rob Vaughn. The background of Mr. Darrell Woolley was his 20 years working the daily grind in the Securities and Exchange business in Los Angeles California Rob Vaughn his cousin is a master chef by trade and had a successful venture in San Francisco and traveled the World to five star hotels teaching the latest techniques of running a kitchen in the United States.

Tequila Reef Restaurant Soi 7 Pattaya Thailand
The concept was very simple with a basic Tex Mex menu along with some American comfort foods like hamburgers, steaks, hoagies, pizza and Cajun Creole Cuisine. 

Stop by Tequila Reef Pattaya today as we have been open since 2001 and will be opening for many years to come. Be sure to visit our website at http://www.tequilareefpattaya.com