Espadín Casa Xamu artisanal mezcal provides smoky and earthy notes, while the combination of orange and pineapple juice awakens the palate with juicy sweetness. Agave honey rounds out the drink with a delicate and natural sweetness, balanced by the acidity of lime and the herbal touch of mint. Each sip is a gentle and refreshing awakening of the senses.
Inspiration:
A bright cocktail that evokes the first ray of sun over the agave fields, where the land breathes history and life. Its name, Dawn at Casa Xamu, comes from the union of fresh and vibrant flavors of orange and pineapple juice, with the intensity and complexity of Espadín Casa Xamu artisanal mezcal. The result is a cocktail that encapsulates the renewing energy of a dawn in Oaxaca: fresh, vibrant, and full of the warmth that only agave land can offer.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Espadín Casa Xamu mezcal
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 1/2 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz agave honey or natural syrup
- 1/4 oz fresh lime juice
- Ice
- Orange slice for garnish
- Mint or spearmint leaf for garnish
Preparation:
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add mezcal, orange juice, pineapple juice, agave honey or natural syrup, and lime juice.
- Shake well for about 15-20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
- Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice, or blend it to make a delicious frappé.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a mint or spearmint leaf.
Pairing:
Green chilaquiles with chicken, corn tamales, squash blossom quesadillas.
Ideal Time:
Perfect for a brunch or a long weekend breakfast, when the morning opens with promises and every sip awakens calm and energy.
