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Workshop Offers Guests a Sweet Taste of Tradition with Fresh, Local Ingredients and Classic Techniques 

Los Cabos, Mexico (September 18, 2024) - Mar del Cabo by Velas Resorts introduces a sweet new workshop to create traditional Mexican ice cream, Nieves de Garrafa, also known as "bottled snow." Using local ingredients and wooden barrels, the workshop provides a unique opportunity to explore Mexican culinary traditions in a picturesque setting at the luxury boutique hotel against the stunning backdrop of the Sea of Cortez. 

Guided by a chef, participants will handcraft their own nieves de garrafa, learning the art of making this delicious ice cream, a Mexican tradition dating back centuries. Originating in Mexico's colonial period, Nieves de Garrafa is created by pouring a mixture of fruit, milk, sugar and ice into a large garrafa (bottle). The garrafa is placed inside a wooden barrel filled with ice and salt, which cools the mixture to a thicker, ice cream-like consistency. During this one-hour beachside session, guests will be provided with the materials and ingredients needed to make their own ice cream, not only learning the process but also the rich cultural context behind the refreshing treat. Choosing from three flavors - including coconut milk, roasted corn, or lemon basil, participants will customize their own treat. Following, the chef will guide participants on recipes using the nieves de garrafa to make ice cream sandwiches, cocktails and other culinary treats. 

Mar del Cabo's Nieves de Garrafa workshop is priced at $30 USD per person, inclusive of all materials and ingredients. Each workshop requires a minimum of two guests with a maximum of ten. For reservations and more information, call 1.844.314.2352, email reservations@mardelcabo.com or visit https://mardelcabo.com/.

About Mar del Cabo by Velas Resorts:
Located midway between San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, Mar del Cabo is a stylish adaptation of the classic boutique hotel, designed to captivate and comfort with its space of unassuming and pleasing minimalism. Created as a white canvas with touches of color and chic design, it is the deep blue of the Sea of Cortez and the golden beaches that add tone, depth and natural accents. All 46 one- and two-bedroom suites and two penthouses have a king or two queen size beds, kitchenette with coffee maker and microwave oven, terrace with sitting area, separate living area with sofa, bathroom width step-in rain shower, and daily turndown service. Encanto Farm & Sea showcases local and fresh flavors of Baja California in a unique seaside chic ambiance less than 50 yards from the ocean's edge. With the sustainability of the ecological, social, cultural, and economic environment forefront, over 90% of the ingredients for the restaurant come from nearby fruit and vegetable orchards, ranches, and producers. Two bars, gym, sleek and sensual ocean-front pool, as well as outdoor spaces to hold private events complete Mar del Cabo.  Guests staying at Mar Del Cabo receive a discount on spa treatments, day pass and restaurants at neighboring sister resort, Grand Velas Los Cabos. Mar del Cabo was built by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela Ruiz, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. Mar del Cabo is the sixth property of Velas Resorts and its only European Plan offering. For reservations or more information please visit mardelcabo.com. Explore tips, recipes, lifestyle and travel trends, and the latest news about Velas Resorts on the digital mag: www.velasmagazine.com.