Elenita, a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in sparkling mezcal that makes use of mezcal sourced from the Mexican state of Oaxaca with premium carbonated water, is offering a range of canned mezcal cocktails.
The Elenita Sparkling Mezcal collection of mezcal cocktails comes in four flavors to suit every palate. Lovers of spicy notes will appreciate the pineapple jalapeno and the strawberry mule, which deftly combines the creamy sweetness of strawberry with the heat of ginger. Drinkers who like hints of citrus and herb, meanwhile, will surely enjoy the cucumber lime basil. The collection is rounded off by a passionfruit paloma.
While there's no question that these canned mezcal cocktails are reminiscent of hard seltzers, the use of pure agave sourced from Oaxaca adds a degree of authenticity that can be tasted with every sip.
Sparkling Canned Mezcal Cocktails
These Cocktails Blend Oaxacan Agave With Vibrant Tropical Notes
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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