Estrada da Rocha 2M, Portimão
Welcome to Mezcaleria, the spirit of México in Portimão!
Mezcaleria is a mexican rustic bar in the heart of Portimão, three minutes from the ocean.
Our cozy bar invites you to apreciate every minute while tasting the best drink from México, the mezcal! We also serve special snacks.
Our commitment is to offer the most authentic and exciting experience in the world of mezcal.
History
The origins of mezcal date back to pre-Hispanic times, from the Oxaca and Guerrero areas, when the ancient indigenous civilizations of Mexico used agave, a plant native to the region, to make fermented drinks, producing them by hand and using mezcal for their special celebrations.
Since then, the production of mezcal has been passed down from generation to generation, becoming an integral part of Mexican culture.
Today, mezcal is recognized as an emblematic drink of Mexico, with a designation of origin.
It's a drink chracterized by its unique flavour, full of tradition and history, a representation of Mexico's rich culture.
Process
Making mezcal is a fully manual process made off different stages, all carefuly crafted, resulting in a high quality product with a unic flavour.
The agave plant takes several years to mature and develop the sugars needed for fermentation.
After the harvest the leaves are removed exposing the pine cone, the heart of the agave.
The pine cones are cooked in underground ovens made of soil, called “palenques” layered on hot stones.
After cooking them they are smashed with clubs and mills to extract the juice.
This juice is then fermented in wooden containers and distilled in copper stills with firewood.
Thus we obtain Oaxaca Harvest Mezcal, a unique Mezcal of superior quality, thoroughly created just like the ancient times.
Enjoy your delicious drink with the confidence that you have carefully chosen an ancient elixir for yourself!
Cheers!
