Our Very Own Mezcal Margarita!
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Yes, we're interrupting your usual programming with the best agave-adjacent news since, well ever! As such we're absolutely delighted to present a Summer-ready cocktail stunner and an exclusive at that in our very own Mezcal Margarita.
Made in collaboration with our pals Whitebox and Pensador, we think this is legitimately the best thing (other than maybe beer) that's ever found its home in a can. Find out more about this twist on the iconic cocktail and how we could possibly follow up their Pocket Negroni and Freezer Martini below.
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Taking the world by storm with their Pocket Negroni and Freezer Martini, Whitebox have risen to the top of the RTD (ready to drink) game in record timing. Bringing bold, balanced flavour to the fore, while never short-changing you for booze, these eye-catching winners are pocket perfection, ideal for a trip to the park, the cinema or to a festival.
Working with them since their inception, we hatched a plan to make a limited edition entry to complete their epic Summer line-up, available only to our lovely customers. Deciding on a twist for the iconic margarita we just had to rope in Mezcal maestros Pensador.
Importing Mezcal from Miahuatlán in Southern Oaxaca since 2018, founder Ben has set about promoting a better understanding of regionality in mezcal and the impact of terroir while protecting the traditions and artisanal craftsmanship of the region and supporting local communities. And, with designing distillates from the ground up for cocktails, like their gluggable Espadin Guishe, who better to get involved?
It's safe to say this dream team duly delivered! Using Pensador's meticulously crafted mezcal this is a cracking 100ml crusher, though there is complexity underneath with a touch of zingy green minerality, pine-like herbs, and floral nectar backed by gentle smoke. With zesty, lifted lime juice added along with orange-infused liqueur Triple Sec delivering its unique combination of sweetness and acidity, this is an oasis of flavour. Punchy, with enough smoke to intrigue rather than alienate, we were overjoyed at the result.
And, with the simple, subtle, yet smashable combo of ingredients confirmed we reached out to the stupidly talented Dublin-based illustrator Gavin Connell to bring it to life, and boy did he! We absolutely adore our quirky cactus friend, so much so we can't really put these down.
ANYWAY. These portable pieces of cocktail heaven are available across the shops, and online NOW, so you can taste (and see) the magic for yourself. We'll also be celebrating at our Wood St Depot on Friday at 5pm with a good old fashioned launch party to celebrate. There, the Whitebox team will be down to answer any of your burning boozy questions, but just as importantly there will be plenty of free tasters and top notch chat... salud!
See you Friday, same time, same place! Take care - Team CC