A household journey to Oaxaca metropolis led them to the small city of Sola de Vega a three-hour drive uphill from town—a land identified for its beautiful mezcal. Collectively they’ve each gained intensive experience by digging a little bit deeper into the lives of mezcal producers. They’ve been profitable in supporting just a few Mezcaleros from the village.
These enterprising ladies based Don Sixto in honor of their father/grandfather, Sixto Mesa, a humble farmer who at all times dreamed of making an organization to enhance the farmers’ life. Don Sixto produces six various kinds of Mezcals, made from endemic wild agave, which have gained quite a few nationwide and worldwide awards by the years.
We requested Maggy about Don Sixto Mezcal and the way they honor Dia de los Muertos.
Inform us about mixing cocktails with Don Sixto Mezcal.
As we have now six various kinds of mezcal, coming from six various kinds of agave crops; it is dependent upon the agave plant, every plant has its personal taste and aroma. Understanding that can enable us to know which mezcal we would like and primarily based on that we´d create a pleasant, tremendous tasty cocktail; my private teste recently goes for one thing refreshing and spicy on the similar time.
What components go nicely, how does the spirit elevate the ingesting expertise?
One thing with Espadin, which matches nicely with every little thing, including diced ginger, ginger beer, lemon, salt, and a few leaves of mint. However for this event, Dia de los Muertos, our fav cocktail is made out of Mezcal Tobalá, agave syrup, spicy chili powder, and fervour fruit.
Discuss to us about Don Sixto Mezcal and Dia de los Muertos. What’s the which means/significance to the model?
To all of us as members of the family, today is essential, not solely as a result of our Mexican traditions but in addition as a result of we put the title of my grandfather Don Sixto up within the sky, sharing with family and friends bottle of this scrumptious inheritance that he left us to have a good time that he and all our beloved ones are nonetheless alive with us in our minds.
We take pleasure in displaying appreciation to our beloved ones that aren’t right here with us anymore, on today we attempt to commemorate them and keep in mind the nice occasions we spent collectively, it’s speculated to be a cheerful festivity, not the contraire.
How do you commemorate the Day of the Lifeless?
In our household we at all times collect to arrange an “Altar” to recollect those that are gone.
What’s your favourite option to take pleasure in Don Sixto on Dia de Los Muertos?
We like to collect as a household, sharing good recollections about our beloved ones, sipping mezcal Don Sixto normally from a “jicarita.”
Have a good time Dia de los Muertos with Don Sixto Mezcal Cocktails
Mezcal Bitter
Elements:
- 1 1/2 oz. Don Sixto Mezcal tobala
- 1 egg white
- 1 oz. lemon juice
- 1 oz. agave syrup or honey
Preparation: Mix components in mixing tin with ice, shake, pressure into cocktail glass. Garnish with raspberry and cinnamon sticks.
Cosmezcalitan
Elements:
- 1 oz. Mezcal Don Sixto
- 1/4 cup Cranberry Juice
- 1/4 cup grenadine
- 1/2 ozTriple Sec
Preparation: Shake components with ice, pressure into Martini glass, garnish with dragon fruit.
