With 11 generations of tequila mastery behind them, Maestro Dobel has become one of Mexico’s fastest-growing high end tequila brands. They tend to put their all into the iconic Day of the Dead celebrations, and 2023 is no different as they celebrate the creative geniuses and rule breakers no longer with us… in our favourite way – cocktails.
To pay homage to innovators who really left their mark on the world, they asked people to vote for their favourites, throwing up names like Picasso, Warhol, and Coco Chanel. Then they focused on what makes cocktails special – the experience, partnering up with top astrophysicist Professor Charles Spence from Oxford University to elevate every aspect.
You can see what they’ve done and try these, ‘Celebrate Brilliance’ art cocktails at 45 Park Lane Hotel in London throughout the month of November, but you can also give them a go at home. Professor Spence has suggested some psychological tips and tricks that are proven to enhance the cocktail drinking experience, and you’d be surprised at how much of a difference they can make!
First, aesthetics and aroma (the ‘eat with your eyes’ phrase works with drinks too, and the first flavours arrive via the nose, so they have to be spot on). Secondly, despite what anti-Instagram folks might say, take pictures! Simply taking the snap helps you to recall the flavour experience, but it’s important that you put the phone away after because that hinders the tasting. Thirdly, stick some tunes on. More specifically, music that matches the profile of your drink – in this case some Mexican vibes. Next, make sure your surroundings are how you like them, with touches of class and elegance feeding into the sensations of the cocktail. Texture also plays a role, not just in the drink but with the table – silky tablecloth actually makes the drink feel smoother believe it or not. Lastly, and most importantly – drink in good company!
Below are a few of the cocktails from the Maestro Dobel Celebrate Brilliance collection and how to make them - Feliz Día de los Muertos!
Andy Warhol and the Campbell Soup - A classy twist on the Bloody Mary.
Ingredients:
40ml Maestro DOBEL Humito Tequila
10ml Dry Sherry
30ml Carrot Juice
2/3 drops of Lemon Juice
Salt and Pepper
Method:
Pour all the ingredients in a shaker, including salt and pepper.
Shake for 10/15 seconds and double strain in a Nick & Nora Glass.
Garnish with Roquito peppers.
Pablo Picasso - Inspired by innovative painting “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon”
Ingredients:
40ml Maestro DOBEL Humito
10ml Green Chartreus
10ml Cointreau
15ml Lime Juice
Dash Agave Nectar
Method:
Pour all the ingredients in a shaker and fill up with ice.
Shake for around 10/15 seconds and double strain in a rocks glass.
Garnished with Preserved Lemon.
Coco Chanel - Celebrating the fashion designer’s sweet/ sweet bitter personality.
Ingredients:
45ml Maestro DOBEL Diamante
10ml Dry Vermouth
10ml Grand Marnier
3d Chocolate Bitter
Method:
Pour all the ingredients into a glass and gently stir for 10/15 seconds.
Strain in a Nick & Nora Glass.
Garnished with Candied Orange.