" And in this corner, out of Las Cruces, New Mexico, 5'10 , 190 pounds Daniel Gonzales!" and the crowd goes wild. Battling a field of 32 competitors at the 2010 Shake it up, the "battle of the mixologists" held this March in Las Vegas Nevada, Daniel stomped the competition. Wowing the judges with his combination of bartending skills, his special recipe the "Spicy Secreto" and his creativity making a unique drink spontaneously, he was awarded first place at this world series of Bartending. Now you might think it's great to have these accolades and so does his wife Jenise, she thinks the title is great but she likes the $10,000 in cash and prizes was even better.
Daniel is an example of the best part of my job, the personal relationships. I feel that I am part of the Heritage Hotels and Resorts Family. They have an array of unique hotels that celebrate the culture and art of New Mexico and Arizona. A team of individuals willing to go the extra mile. each hotel has a committed, professional and personable staff. Check out more images of their properties on my website. Make sure to stop by the Secreto bar at the Hotel St Francis in Santa Fe and have the national champion make his award winning concoction for you. Cheers!
