Alipús San Baltazar Mezcal

- Serve at room temperature
- Pour into a copita or jicarta (small cup with a wide opening)
- Sip slowly holding mezcal in the mouth to acclimate taste buds
- Serve neat without mixers
- Serve with orange slices
- Accompany with ground chili peppers and salt or "worm salt"
- Pair with thin slices of jicama carrot or grapefruit
- Pair with cheeses such as blue cheese or goat cheese
- Pair with grilled smoked or cured meats (e.g. Serrano ham chorizo)
- Pair with dark chocolate
- Pair with seafood like oysters and shrimp
- Serve in traditional small glasses or modern wide-brimmed old-fashioned glasses
- Use in cocktails (e.g. Mezcal Paloma Spring Herb Mezcal Smash Cucumber Mezcal Cooler)
- Serve over crushed ice in cocktails when appropriate

For optimal storage of Joven Mezcal follow these practical guidelines:

- Temperature: Store the bottle in a cool stable temperature environment ideally between 15°C and 20°C (59°F–68°F) avoiding fluctuations. Extreme heat or cold can affect the spirit’s chemical stability and flavor profile.

- Light Exposure: Keep the bottle away from direct sunlight and ultraviolet (UV) light. UV exposure can degrade the mezcal by promoting oxidation and altering its aroma and taste. A dark storage area or a cabinet is recommended.

- Sealing: Ensure the bottle is tightly sealed after each use. Mezcal is sensitive to oxidation once opened so a well-fitted cork or cap will help maintain its quality and prevent evaporation.

- Bottle Position: Store the bottle upright rather than on its side. Since mezcal is a high-proof spirit storing it upright prevents prolonged contact with the cork which could deteriorate and affect the seal.

- Humidity: Moderate humidity is preferred to prevent cork drying if the bottle has a cork stopper. Extremely dry conditions may cause cork shrinkage and air ingress accelerating oxidation. However since mezcal is often bottled with synthetic stoppers or screw caps humidity is less critical but still beneficial to avoid cork damage.

- Special storage tips specific to Joven Mezcal: Because Joven Mezcal is unaged and bottled soon after distillation it retains delicate fresh agave aromas and volatile compounds that are vulnerable to light and heat fluctuations. Traditional practices include storing bottles in environments with minimal variation in temperature light and humidity—sometimes even underground or in cellars—to preserve the spirit’s integrity.

- Opened bottles: Once opened store the bottle upright tightly sealed in a cool dark place. Consume within a reasonable time frame (usually within 1–2 years) for best quality as extended air exposure may lead to gradual oxidation and flavor changes.

These recommendations help preserve the original characteristics aroma and flavor of Joven Mezcal over time.