Okay, I’ll try to keep this post on message, but the info is kind of all over the place. So, if the text gets a bit unwieldy, just keep these points in mind: World of Zing’s new range of Flavoured Salts is delicious; the salts pair especially well with Tequila Ocho – the world’s first single field (and still only?) premium tequila – for a most flavoursome margarita, and a fine bar for enjoying said cocktails is El Nivel near Covent Garden. Oh yeah, one more thing: World of Zing and Tequila have teamed up to launch a bottled Persian Lime and Nori Margarita cocktail. It’s yet to hit the market, but based on the sips I took a tasting a few weeks back, I can confirm it’s a lip smacker that’s well worth a wait. I reckon it’d make a terrific thirst quencher served just about anywhere you hanker to have it.
WoZ’s new flavoured salts come in ten flavours. The base is Breton sea salt. Highlights include hibiscus, Mexican cactus, and smoked apple wood. WoZ sells ‘em for £1.85/100g packet.
I had a taste of the range at El Nivel, a comfortable and decidedly non-kitsch setting (located above – and associated with – La Perla restaurant) for enjoying tequila, mezcal and cocktails paired with Mexican tapas. I’ll be back. And when I do, I’ll be apt to ask for some more “vintage” Tequila Ocho (always associated with the aforementioned restaurant).
Similar to wine labeling, Ocho’s “Tequila vintage” signifies the exact year or harvest and location of the Agave plants that the spirit was derived from, underscoring the relationship between the terroir and raw materials that’s fundamental to its small batch, artisanal production.
Bringing all WoZ and Ocho together in one gorgeous is the soon to be released aged and bottled Persian Lime and Nori Margarita. I frickin’ loved this stuff – such an ideal blend. You can preorder a 500ml bottle of this gorgeous mix for £24.95 online at worldofzing.com while shopping for flavoured salts and all sort of treats.
Find out more about Tequila Ocho at ochotequila.com.
El Nivel is located at 28 Maiden Lane, WC2E 7JS. Visit the bar online at elnivel.co.uk.
