Mi HISTORIA.

!Hola! My name is Gabriela Medina, but you can call me Gabi. I am a first-generation Latina born in Ecuador, but I grew up in Maryland, dreaming of working in the film industry. However, after some detours and outlandish decisions, I ended up in Chicago. I got work in restaurants and on film sets. Four years later, all of that came to a stretching halt thanks to a global pandemic. So, with plenty of time on my hands, I indulged in my cocktail hobby and shaped my day around creating garnishes and attempting new recipes. Don’t worry, I wasn’t drinking alone! My roommate brought baked goods and even better company.

Fast forward to today. I started Chuchaqui with the explicit goal of celebrating Latin American spirits and contributions to the (spirit) world at large. For example, did you know that Ecuador distills its own agave spirit? It’s called Miske and if I get my way, you’ll be hearing more about it soon.

Chuchaqui is also here to help you celebrate. There’s always work to do but how about some fun too? ¡Salud!