Mijenta Blanco Tequila
Mijenta · Destilería Mijenta (NOM 1607)
Mijenta Blanco is a thoughtfully crafted tequila that reflects the sustainable ethos of master distiller Ana María Romero Mena. The spirit balances approachability with genuine complexity — cooked agave sweetness never descends into flatness, and the citrus-mineral interplay keeps things lively. Excellent sipped neat or in a refined cocktail.
Nose
Fresh cooked agave dominates, with bright citrus notes of lime and grapefruit. Delicate white floral aromas and a clean mineral quality lift the nose without competing.
Palate
Silky entry with sweet cooked agave, tropical fruit notes of pear and green apple, and a gentle herbaceous quality. A subtle white pepper thread adds structure to the mid-palate.
Finish
Clean and medium, with lingering agave sweetness and a whisper of mineral earth.
- Agave
- 100% Blue Weber Agave
- Production
- Slow-cooked in brick ovens, roller mill extraction, natural fermentation
- Region
- Jalisco, Mexico
- Cooking Method
- Slow-cooked in brick ovens, roller mill extraction, natural fermentation
- Distillation
- Double distilled in copper pot stills
- NOM
- 1607
- Additives Free
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Sierra Paloma — 2 oz Mijenta Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave syrup · 2 oz sparkling water · Build over ice in a salt-rimmed highball, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Food Pairing
Fresh shrimp ceviche verde with tomatillo, cilantro, and serrano pepper echoes the tequila's bright citrus and herbal notes while complementing its mineral finish.
Created by tequila veteran Ana María Romero Mena and produced at NOM 1607 in the Jalisco highlands, Mijenta was designed from the ground up around sustainability — from organic agave sourcing to recycled glass bottles.
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