&SPIRITS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Ai Kuroda) will be holding a collaboration event to promote the appeal of Mexico's national distilled spirit, "MEZCAL," at "&SPIRITS," a specialty distilled spirits store in Nakameguro, Tokyo, from Thursday, August 1, 2024.

Mezcal is a distilled alcoholic drink native to Mexico, made primarily from agave.
While tequila is made only from a type of agave called "Agave Azul," mezcal is permitted to be made from approximately 50 different types of agave, including Agave Azul, and many are made by putting fruit or meat into the still.
Agave is generally roasted and heated, so it tends to have a smoky flavor compared to tequila. Sometimes caterpillars (gusano) and chili peppers are added to the bottle, and the wide range of flavors is one of the reasons why it attracts fans.

In 1994, COMERCAM was established and the designation of origin for mezcal was established. It is currently managed by CRM, but since there are new developments in the distilled spirit every day, the Japan Mezcal Association was established to disseminate the latest information on mezcal in Japan. Kaden Fallamaz, known by the nickname Ferry-san, serves as chairman, and the association also offers qualification courses for mezcal experts, or "MEZCALEROs."

In order to raise awareness of mezcal in Japan and spread its appeal, &SPIRITS will be holding a mezcal-focused event for one month from August 1st to 31st, 2024.

Mezcal Special Cocktail Day🌵
On Sundays 4th and 18th August, we will be hosting special cocktail days with special guests.

◆August 4th (Sun) 15:00-21:00
Owner and bartender of Cuishe Mezcaleria, Yu Yoshikawa

Yoshikawa is the owner and bartender of Cuishe Mezcaleria, a bar in Tsukishima, Tokyo, that handles 250 types of mezcal. He travels to Mexico every year to visit mezcal producers in various villages and also works as a guest shift at cocktail bars in Mexico. In order to deliver the mezcal he loves to everyone in Japan, he launched MEZCALURA and started a mezcal import business.

<Special cocktails available only on the day>
We have prepared three types of cocktails that are perfect for the hot summer.

Molegroni ¥1,700 (tax included) / A premium negroni inspired by mole, made with the high-end mezcal "BOZAL," which is not widely available in Japan yet.

◆Sunday, August 18th 15:00-21:00
Ferri's Owner and Bartender Caden Fallmers (Ferri)

Ferry came to Japan in 1991 and built a career as an interior designer before switching to bartending. He has visited Mexico many times and visited almost all of the tequila and mezcal distilleries and producers. He holds seminars all over Japan. His original cocktails are also very popular, and fans from Japan and abroad come to try them. He is one of the leaders of Japan's tequila and mezcal scene, and is recognized in his home country of Mexico.

<Special cocktails available only on the day>
All three cocktails come with a special salt blended by Ferry himself. It goes perfectly with mezcal!

Special Cocktail ③ ¥1,800 (tax included) / Espresso Martini made with mezcal ♡ The smoky yet clear and gorgeous jouben of "VORTICE" stands out.

&SPIRITS Original Mezcal Cocktails🌵

&SPIRITS head bartender Daido Nakajima has created four types of mezcal cocktails that can be enjoyed at bar time (18:00-23:00) every Sunday to Thursday.

Mezcal x Pink Lemonade♪ Made with black tea liqueur and raspberry puree, this easy-to-drink cocktail is recommended as your first drink during the hot season! It uses the award-winning craft mezcal "Sun Cosme," known for its well-balanced flavor.

A White Negroni with Mezcal♡ Sakura and violet vermouth and jasmine infused Mezcal go perfectly together! We use the beautiful craft Mezcal "Barro de Cobre Espadin", which has an earthy, rustic aroma and a smooth mouthfeel.

Colorida means colorful. This salsa-colored drink is a fusion of Mexico's representative cuisine and classic cocktails. Founded by six women, it uses no fertilizers, pesticides, or fossil fuels. They use "Mezcal Ajal", which is made from 100% agave grown with respect for the soil and climate.

This drink represents the Japanese summer, with the refreshing flavors of Pocari Sweat and green shiso that will blow away the heat! It uses Joven from "Scorpion Mezcal", which has a great impact with the scorpion in every bottle and a clear yet complex, fruity and smoky aroma.

During &SPIRITS' opening hours, you can enjoy a variety of mezcals in any way you like!

"MEZCAL & SPIRITS" is scheduled to be held from August 1st to 31st.
Drink the extremely CHEERFUL distilled spirit, mezcal, and enjoy a cheerful and fun way through the hot and humid summer!

◆Store Information
&SPIRITS
Address: 1-14-6 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo Maison Belwood 1F/B1F
Phone number: 03-6416-5417
Business hours: 12:00-23:00
*Bar BenFiddich &SPIRITS: Every Friday and Saturday 18:00-23:00
Closed: None
Payment method: Cashless payment only (cash not accepted)
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