Mezcal El Recuerdo Joven
Young mezcal, without agave worm, also known as white mezcal, is different from other mezcals because of its distillation process, since it is packaged for sale directly, without a resting, aging, or maturation process. In its crystalline and brilliant appearance, small silver streaks stand out. Fresh herbs delicately smoked by the cooked agave surround its aroma. Its flavor is bitter and sweet, with a perfect balance of fresh citrus, spices, and a delicate smoky effervescence.
Specifications
Category: Mezcal
Origin: Mexico
ABV: 40%.
Bottle Size: 700 ml
History and Culture
There is a popular saying in Mexico that goes: “For everything wrong – Mezcal – and for everything right.
Mezcal is an ancient drink that witnessed the birth of what we know today as Mexico, that antiquity imbues it with the mysteries and magic of past civilizations. Legend says that the ancient Mexicans invented a “spirit drink” that they considered sacred.
Known in the Nahuatl language as “octli,” this sacred drink could only be drunk by priests on special occasions and by elders at feasts. It was developed during the fermenting process of the maguey by cooking the hearts or pineapples of the plants, then crushing them to extract their juice and fermenting it.
Nowadays, the same concept of fermentation and distillation continues, incorporating technology that continuously improves the quality of the product.
It is important to understand that mezcal is an exclusive product of Mexico, and that of the more than 200 known species of agave, 150 are endemic to that country, while only 40 of them are good enough for distillation, each with distinctive characteristics.
Paloma
Paloma
- 2 ounces of mezcal
- Grapefruit soda
- Salt
- Lemon juice
- Ice
Preparation:
Rub the rim of the glass with the lemon, then place salt on the plate and frost the glass. Place two ice cubes in the glass and pour 2 ounces of mezcal, add a little lemon juice and a pinch of salt, then fill with grapefruit soda.
Tamarind Alebrije
Tamarind Alebrije
- 2 ounces of mezcal
- 1 ounce natural syrup
- 1 1⁄2 ounce of tamarind syrup
- 3 tablespoons of frappé ice
- Lime juice to frost
- Slice of lime
- Worm salt
- Cubed ice
Preparation:
Frost glass with lime and worm salt. Blend the mezcal, natural syrup, tamarind syrup, and blend with ice for 30 seconds. Chill in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Serve and garnish the glass with a slice of lime.
Derechito
Derechito
An excellent option is to taste mezcal “straight” in its natural state, as you can better discover its notes and flavors.