What happens when you travel the state, looking for a drink? You end up making a video out of it...at least if you're a travel writer and blogger like me.

A seemingly simple drink...2 parts tequila, 1 part triple sec, 2 parts sour mix...we found three margaritas that beg to challenge that thought. Filled with flavor and mixed to a perfect proportion, these versions...all just the basic house margarita...far surpass their brethren at bars and restaurants around the state.

On top of that, we actually got the bartenders to agree to make them on camera for us, tell us their back stories, and...best of all...show us the secret to why their margarita tastes so much better than the competition. As part of the promotion for our new book, Golden State Eating: Nine Tales of California Food Destinations, we're premiering the entire video on The World on Wheels on today's Cocktail Hour.

As Ed might say, it's cocktail porn of the highest order...you might want to have a drink ready 'cause you're going to be thirsty after this one.

After you get a taste of our new margarita video, you'll want to go to Amazon and download a copy of the book for the rest of this edible and drinkable story. Come on over and check it out...it's live on our site right now and paired with our recent margarita throw-down, "Margarita Madness." We always strive to give you more than your money's worth...

You'll find it at The World on Wheels at the following link: http://tinyurl.com/8jlnl54