Drinks with mezcal

In other articles we have told you about the great variety of agave species that exist and that are used for the creation of the delicious drinks of La Luna Mezcal, with the intention that you know in greater depth the great variety of flavours and smells that we have for you and that you find the right flavor for you palate.

Remember that they’re more than 200 different species of magueyes, however, only a few are occupied for the preparation of this traditional Mexican drink and that the harvest of these species takes 8 to 10 years.

Mexico is characterized by its traditions, colors, and especially by its delicious meals and when we talk about the drinks something that represents us internationally is mezcal, so this time we’ll talk about the different drinks with mezcal that you’ll be able to prepare with some of our mezcals at home or with friends.

What drinks can have mezcal?

The reality is that today it’s possible to create and mix a variety of ingredients, obtaining as a result new and unparalleled flavors. One would think that for the present and strong flavor of mezcal it’s difficult to combine them with other products and textures, you’ll be surprised with the great variety of drinks with mezcal that they’re.

This type of practice where flavors, smells or textures are mixed is known as mixology as more commonly called cocktails, where they seek to create newer ones through classic drinks.

So that you begin to know the world of cocktails, we want to share some drinks with Mezcal that you’ll be able to create with our products from La Luna Mezcal.

Let’s start with a delicious mojito that is originally from Cuba and is mainly prepared with rum, however, this time we’ll give it a different touch using mezcal as a base. These are the ingredients you’ll use:

• ¾ of a shot of Mezcal Cupreata
•  3 ice cubes.
• 5 mint leaves (wash and disinfect).
• ¾ of a glass with mineral water.
• 2 lemons
• 2 teaspoons of sugar.

Preparations  

You need a glass, preferably of glass, frosted with a little sugar and lemon, place in it the leaves, the juice of the two lemons and the 2 tablespoons of sugar. You’ll have to crush the leaves so that they release their flavor and mix all the ingredients. Then add all the ingredients starting with ice, mezcal and mineral water, with the help of a spoon and finish mixing all the ingredients.

Now we’re going with a delicious margarita, which is another typical drink of Mexico, that you’ll try with the characteristics touch of mezcal smoke, the only thing you need to prepare it’s the following:

• 2 lemon snowballs.
• Ice cubes.
• 1 1/2 ounce of our Mezcal Bruto.
• Juice of 2 lemons.
• 1 ounce of natural syrup.
• 1 ounce orange liqueur.
• A pinch of salt.

Preparation: 

First you must frost with a little lemon and salt the glass where you’ll drink your margarita, in a blender add ice, the two snowballs, our Mezcal Bruto, the syrup and the orange liqueur until it’s like a scrape and ready, so easy you’ll have one of the most delicious drinks with mezcal.

Now if you like drinks a little sweeter, you have the opinion of preparing a piña colada with mezcal, this has its origin in 1954 in Puerto Rico,  using rum as a base,  what we want is to give an innovative and different touch out cocktails so we’ll use mezcal and that will yield for the whole family.

• A piece of natural pineapple.
• 100 ml of pineapple juice.
• 50 ml of Manso Sahuayo mezcal.
• 60 ml of coconut cream.
• Enough ice.

Preparation  

Introduce the ice cubes to the blender, add the Manso Sahuayo mezcal from la Luna Mezcal and the coconut cream, if you want a subtle flavor of this don’t add it completely and finally the juice of the pineapple and a few pieces of this natural fruit, now liquefied until it’s like a frappé type, serve it and garnish it with some natural pineapple.

These are just some suggestions of which of our mezcals to use, that is why we recommend you try the different flavors we have, so you can find the ideal one for each of these drinks with Mezcal.

Where to buy mezcal?

We remind you that you can access our online store and find the variety of mezcals for each type of palate and with the best flavors, these only in La Luna Mezcal.

Each of our drinks go through the best processes, from planting, harvesting, cooking, distillation and fermentation, standing out for our labor and production in an artisanal and ancestral way.

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Discover our mezcals!

We make a variety of mezcals from different types of maguey to offer our customers a wide choice of distinctive expressions. From the experienced agave fan to the casual consumer, everyone can enjoy Mexico’s best mezcal, La Luna. 

Bruto (BREW toe)

The maguey in this mezcal grows wild and very tall near Cotija and around Patzcuaro in central Michoacán. Colloquially known as Alto (tall), it often exceeds 2 meters and can reach 3 meters (10 feet) in height. Clean, earthy aromas and complex flavors combine in this bold yet elegant mezcal.  

Chino (CHEE no)

This A. cupreata is called Chino (curly hair) for the curled copper-hued spines on its leaves. Often found shaded by trees and competing with grass and brush, Cupreata in the wild is often darker green than when cultivated. This stylish mezcal typically shows citrus, evergreen, and slightly savory characteristics.  

Cupreata (Coop pray AH tuh)

Made mostly from cultivated A. cupreata – shorter but wider than other species with broad leaves colored bright green when cultivated – this is an expression ideal for introducing tasters to mezcal and for cocktails with its bright, floral nose, citrus flavors, smooth textures, and delicate touch of smoke. 

Manso Sahuayo (MAWN so suh WHAW yo)

Manso (tame) is produced from agave cultivated in the region of Jiquilpan and the municipality of Sahuayo just north of Cotija, Michoacán. This maguey is known locally as Cenizo for the characteristic gray color of its leaves. Manso Sahuayo mezcal bursts with sweet fruit, cheese, and vanilla aromas and flavors. 

Tequilana (teh key LAW nuh)

Also called Weber’s blue agave, A. tequilana is a blue-gray-hued species with three- to four-foot-long narrow leaves (similar to A. augustafolia var. espadín, the primary agave of Oaxaca), and it’s the only species used to make tequila. Tequilana displays citrus, spice, custard, white pepper, and a hint of smoke.   

Ensamble Chino Manso (ehn SAWM bley CHEE no MAWN so)

Our ensemble is a blend of two species of agave that were co-fermented and co-distilled. Combining the characteristics of Chino (wild A. cupreata) and Manso Sahuayo has produced a mezcal that is very complex, supple, full-flavored, and lasting yet remarkably smooth and refreshing on the palate.