That same year, she became the worlds first female Maestra Tequilera.
I am committed to bringing the best of Mexico to the world, she says.
I hope thats what my legacy will be.
A courtyard at La Casa Dragones, in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.Credit:Douglas Friedman/Courtesy of La Casa Dragones
She was tasked with traveling throughout Mexico to learn about the countrys culture, including agave cultivation.
Tastings of the brands four sipping tequilas are offered at the 12-seat bar.
Theyre paired with small plates, such as mushroom tostadas topped with avocado mousse and serrano.
From left: La Casa Dragones, in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; Bertha González Nieves, cofounder and CEO of Casa Dragones, in the Obsidian Bar.Douglas Friedman/Courtesy of La Casa Dragones
Private dinners and cocktail receptions can also be arranged.
(Currently, the Casa is available for overnight stays by invitation only.)
One offering that has special resonance for Gonzalez Nieves is the brands newest label, Casa Dragones Reposado Mizunara.
From left: One of four bedrooms at La Casa; La Casa’s tequila showroom.Douglas Friedman/Courtesy of La Casa Dragones
