Wednesday, September 16th is Mexican Independence Day, celebrating the country’s independence from Spain. In tandem, Hispanic Heritage Month begins just one day before, which celebrates and recognizes the contributions that Latinos have made to American culture.

Mijenta Tequila, the artisanal tequila, sustainably made in the highlands of Jalisco, is celebrating with a toast to the iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. The Frida’s Flowers cocktail, created by Mijenta Tequila Founder Juan Coronado, uses the brand’s Blanco spirit, strawberry or hibiscus syrup, lime and creme de cacao.

Kahlo was known for her works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico, in which she employed a folk-art style to explore questions of identity, and more. Mijenta is inspired by centuries of Mexican culture and traditions and works to preserve the ancestral art of growing, harvesting and distilling agave. The brand gives back to the land and the people that make the it as luxurious and pure as it is.

Mijenta’s Maestra Tequilera, Ana Maria Romero – one of the most trusted, respected and awarded tequila authorities in Mexico – designed and oversaw the entire creation process, from harvest to bottle. The unique taste of this tequila is a story that unfolds from within, which celebrates the agave and enhances its aromatic, sensual aromas. The spirit is bright and transparent with a powerful body that features honey, vanilla, caramel and floral notes, along with flashes of tropical fruits such as peach, melon, pineapple and light touches of soursop.

Where to Buy: mijenta-tequila.com

Cost Per Unit: $50

FRIDA’S FLOWERS, WITH MIJENTA TEQUILA

Ingredients

2 Parts Mijenta Blanco Tequila

.75 Part Strawberry or Hibiscus Syrup

1 Part Fresh Lime Juice

.25 Part Creme De Cacao

Method

Shake All Ingredients Vigorously with Plenty of Ice

Strain into a Coupe or Martini Glass

Garnish with Edible Flowers

Where to Buy: mijenta-tequila.com

Cost Per Unit: $50

POR LA TIERRA
Mijenta is a carbon neutral company making pure and complex tequilas in the heart of Mexico. The product is handmade, numbered, and embrace traditional production methods, crafting excellence through a bespoke distillation process.

Grown using zero pesticides or herbicides, Mijenta’s agave is harvested by a dedicated team of jimadores at higher elevations, which produces a smoother tequila with more fruitiness.With the exclusive use of fully mature, certified Blue Weber Agave from the highlands of Jalisco, Mijenta achieves its distinctive flavor profile through a meticulously slow process.

POR LA GENTE
The Mijenta Foundation supports local members of the community in the protection and preservation of their ancestral skills, and directly re-invests a portion of profits to offer healthcare assistance and education development for the Mijenta team and their families.

POR LA VIDA
The brand’s first launch, an outstanding Mijenta Blanco Tequila (80 proof), boasts a powerful body that features notes of honey, vanilla, caramel and floral, along with flashes of tropical fruits such as peach, melon, pineapple and light touches of soursop. The palate confirms its olfactory promise, with a complex, silky and generous finale with hints of cinnamon and spices, perfected by Mijenta’s preeminent Maestra Tequilera.

For more informatio visit www.mijenta-tequila.com