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Daj
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Most Important Question--
How much alcohol am I allowed to bring back into the states?
And does anyone have any suggestions/advice on the best Mexican beer or liquor?
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\"Broken hearts are for buttcracks\" -Frank Zappa
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Daj
How much alcohol am I allowed to bring back into the states?
And does anyone have any suggestions/advice on the best Mexican beer or liquor?
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That is a "loaded"question.  [it really is]
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oldjack
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except for a few tequilas... you probably can buy beer/liquor cheaper at your local stateside store.... very little reason to bring any "back" ... you
can bring back one bottle if you are in MX for just the weekend... thirty days in MX allows for more.... I have had as little as a six-pack taken when
passing through San Ysidro(forgot it was in the cooler)..
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Terry28
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If you are a resident of Calif. and an adult, you are allowed one liter of alcohol per person. It does not matter if it is hard booze or beer it is
the amount that is important. If you are from another state other than Calif. the amounts is higher....
Mexico!! Where two can live as cheaply as one.....but it costs twice as much.....
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Daj
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iiiiiiinteresting....
good to know, as well.
\"Broken hearts are for buttcracks\" -Frank Zappa
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SeaShell
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Bring back a bottle of TEKALI Almond flavored Tequila liquer. Really good and fun to take to a party as most people haven't tried it. I took it to a
Christmas party one year where everyone said they didn't drink Tequila but they tried and were soon fighting over the last drop!
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SeaShell
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P.S. Some tequila cheaper at home. Just bought my boyfriend a 1.75 liter bottle of Milagro Silver at Costco in San Diego which was $38 and priced it
down here yesterday at about $50. But for variety this is the place to shop Tequila.
If you are in the area the Mercado Del Mar market has a "Tequila Room" with hundred's of bottles and lables to choose from and is fun to wander thru.
It is at 3135 Popotla Blvd just south of Rosarito Beach. Cheers!
[Edited on 11-6-2009 by SeaShell]
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Bajahowodd
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oldjack and SeaShell are right. Unlesss you find something rare, special or have never seen in the states even at a place like BevMo, you may likely
be paying more down there than at home. There's another consideration for distilled spirits. Alcohol content. Mexican domestic spirits tend to have a
reduced alcohol content- usually 36-38% versus the export stuff which is still 40%. So, you may get more bang for your buck buying it stateside.
And just when is a bargain a bargain? I'm reminded of many years ago stopping at St. Thomas, USVI, which is a duty free port. Cruise passengers lined
up to buy their allowable limit of booze. They then had to lug the stuff back to the ship, then through the airport, all the way home. Worth it?
[Edited on 11-6-2009 by Bajahowodd]
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grace59
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The only alcohol that I buy in Mexico to bring home is Kahlua. It is so much cheaper there than what it costs me to buy it here in Washington State
(liquor stores are state run with high taxes on alcohol here). And somehow the Kahlua I buy in Mexico always tastes better to me than the imported
Kahlua that I buy here in the states. But other things, like Patron cost about the same in Mexico as they do here.
Whenever I hear that rainy, chill wind blow. I think it may be time to head for Mexico. Tengo que obedecer mi corazon!
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LaTijereta
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| Quote: | Originally posted by grace59
The only alcohol that I buy in Mexico to bring home is Kahlua. It is so much cheaper there than what it costs me to buy it here in Washington State
(liquor stores are state run with high taxes on alcohol here). And somehow the Kahlua I buy in Mexico always tastes better to me than the imported
Kahlua that I buy here in the states. But other things, like Patron cost about the same in Mexico as they do here. |
I think Kahula is a good fit for cost... and works good for your Mexican coffee when you decide to come home
Democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
Ben Franklin (1759)
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bajaguy
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Beer?????
Pacifico
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bajabass
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The allowed 1 litre won't make it to the border!
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bent-rim
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As posted earlier, you're allowed to return with 1 liter. I recommend the Gran Centenario Reposado Tequilla. It's usually $25.00 US in Baja and
sells for $50.00-$60.00 here in the States , when you can find it.
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David K
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Beer has been discussed at great lengths, several times on Nomad...
There has even been polls... Overall the favorite beer on Nomad is PACIFICO which is a full flavored medium-light beer made in Mazatlan. Bohemia and
Superior ranks up there, too.
If you like lighter beers, try XX (Dos Equis) Lager Especial or Tecate or Sol or Mexicali or Tijuana Güera or Carta Blanca. If you like darker beers,
try XX (Dos Equis) Amber, Negra Modelo, Noche Buena, Tijuana Morena.
Mexico's #1 export beer Corona (great commercials) has a few fans, but most on Nomad compare it to Bud, toilet water, or worse.
If you want a LITE/ low cal beer, there are several, including those from Tecate, Pacifico, Tijuana, etc.
Have fun trying them all! You can bring back only 3 beers per person if you are a California resident... totally unfair!
[Edited on 11-7-2009 by David K]
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mulegejim
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I would agree that most liquor you can get in the states cheaper. About the only liquor I bring back is Kahula or Controy. The Kahula you can get in
the states, however, I have never spotted Controy here. Also, as stated above, the limit is one liter per person of legal age entering California.
My favorite beer would be the Noche Buena that Tecate brings out over the Holidays - little stronger and a different beautiful label each year.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mulegejim
I have never spotted Controy here. |
Controy is the Mexican version of Cointreau which you can find in the states.
If it's for Margaritas, Triple Sec will fill the bill. A blind taste test of the mixed drink will show them to be the same.
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[Edited on 11-7-2009 by DENNIS]
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Mulegena
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For Kahlua, make your own-- its fun. See the post in Baja Cooking forum for the recipe.
My personal preferences:
Dos XX with fresh lime in the bottle in summer
Negro Modelo, no lime, in the bottle in winter
Homemade Mango Margaritas with Damiana
Mango Smoothies-- anytime
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shari
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Once i went to the town of Tequila on the mainland...drove up to one of the many tequila stands...handed them my 5 gallon camping, clear plastic water
container...chose a modestly priced tequila and filled that sucker up....just looked like water in with all my camping gear.
I had planned a year of partying with that jug...but....the best made plans....I found out I was pregnant with Sirenita when I got
home....sheesh....at least my amigos in Canada had a great party year!!!
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Barry A.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
Once i went to the town of Tequila on the mainland...drove up to one of the many tequila stands...handed them my 5 gallon camping, clear plastic water
container...chose a modestly priced tequila and filled that sucker up....just looked like water in with all my camping gear.
I had planned a year of partying with that jug...but....the best made plans....I found out I was pregnant with Sirenita when I got
home....sheesh....at least my amigos in Canada had a great party year!!! |
Now THAT is resourcefulness, for sure!!!! Way to go Shari!!!!
Barry
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by mulegejim
I have never spotted Controy here. |
Controy is the Mexican version of Cointreau which you can find in the states.
If it's for Margaritas, Triple Sec will fill the bill. A blind taste test of the mixed drink will show them to be the same.
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