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Dangerous Don Mandarina Mezcal

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  • £50.00
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Selected by Lucia Massey

Lucia set up Doña, a music and mezcal bar that focuses on showcasing artisanal mezcals and seeks to promote independent creativity and empowered feminine energy.


Lucia's Liquid Low-Down


"Produced by the Maestro Don Celso Martínez López, whose family have crafted mezcal in the heart of Oaxaca for over a hundred years, this is a mezcal that’s steeped in tradition, whilst also tasting new and fresh - thanks to its delicately fruity flavours, created using the pulp of Oaxacan mandarins that are only available in December and January."

Read on for more of Lucia's expert insights...



Light and citrusy, with a soft smokiness. There's also a hint of ginger spice and a herbal zest to this mezcal. It’s truly delicious!



I enjoy this as an aperitivo at the beginning of an evening, but it’s also great during and after dinner, and well into the night!



If you’ve never tried mezcal before, this is a good introduction to it because it's light and fresh, with a medium level of smokiness. It should also appeal to seasoned mezcal drinkers looking to try something different, thanks to the unusual, zesty mandarin character.

 

How to Drink



Because of its light and delicate hint of orange, the Mandarina is a delicious mezcal to sip neat. I always add a couple of slices of orange, preferably with a sprinkle of Tajín on top. That being said, this double-distilled mezcal is also brilliant served with tonic water. For all those G&T drinkers out there, try out the M&T!



Mezcal is usually always drunk neat, not on the rocks. If you are sipping it straight I wouldn’t add any ice. It doesn’t even need to be especially cold. Often in Mexico, you will be served mezcal at room temperature. If you’re drinking it in an M&T, I would always add plenty of ice to keep it super fizzy and fresh.



Veladora shot glasses are the classic vessel to drink mezcal from, if you’re drinking it neat. Otherwise, for a M&T I’d always use a highball so that you can fit a good amount of ice in.



Salted and roasted corn are the ultimate salty snack with mezcal, and of course, slithers of orange with a generous sprinkling of Tajin … *chefs kiss* At Doña we are so thrilled to have Tigre Tacos as our upstairs neighbours, so I would always say tacos are the best accompaniment for mezcal for the full Mexican experience.

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Product Specifications

Class Mezcal Size 70cl
Region Oaxaca, Mexico ABV 48%
Style Artisanal Mezcal Age Joven (unaged) mezcal, made using agave espadín

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  • Free Recipe Card & Gift Note All of our spirits-based gift boxes are accompanied by a free recipe card, with insights from the Spirits Guide that handpicked the bottle. You can also add a free gift note, which doubles up as a stylish coaster.
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