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Masterminded by Corrochio\u2019s co-founders and couple, Daniel Corrochio and Amy McQuarrie, CINCO will shine a spotlight on Agave and Mexican spirits, delivering an approachable drinking experience and exploration of Mexican culture through an elevated cocktail programme. Set to quickly become London\u2019s leading authority on Agave spirits, CINCO will present a curated selection of the finest Mexican spirits and tasting flights and will feature a range of spirits handpicked by the couple during their extensive travels across Daniel\u2019s native homeland of Mexico. Some of these rare tipples were bottled right at the still, and personally transported back to the UK, ensuring that CINCO\u2019s collection of exclusive rare finds, is ever-evolving.<\/p>\n
Representing different regions throughout Mexico, CINCO is a true labour of love for Daniel and Amy and the bar pays homage to the former\u2019s upbringing in the state of Jalisco, the birthplace of tequila and mariachi music and Daniel\u2019s first foray into the drinks industry. His love for agave stems from his father who, now aged 102, credits his longevity to the tradition of drinking one or two tequilas a day before lunch, a custom that Daniel, the youngest of 15 siblings is happy to continue. <\/p>\n
Daniel has incorporated significant influence from his family into many of Corrochio’s dishes and CINCO\u2019s cocktail menu. CINCO\u2019s drinks list, presented in a hand-made menu in collaboration with Mexican artist Cactus Studio, comprises 5 agave, 5 Mexican spirit and 5 considered non-alcoholic cocktails made from zero proof distillates and Mexican ingredients. Hero blends to include: <\/p>\n
Agave |<\/strong> El Guapo<\/em> | blending espadin mezcal, vermouth, Alma Finca Mexican orange liqueur, achiote, and mango with chilli, oregano, bay leaf and citrus shrub<\/p>\n Agave |<\/strong> El Pich\u00f3n<\/em> | a mix of blanco tequila, melon liqueur, grapefruit soda and house citrus solution, finished with verbena and saline air<\/p>\n Mexican |<\/strong> El Tejate<\/em> | blending corn and butter fat washed Abasolo Whisky with a bitter aperitif, Nixta corn liqueur and creme de cacao<\/p>\n Mexican |<\/strong> El <\/em>Chato<\/em> | a mix of Charanda rum with Rhum Agricole, Shochu, triple filtered cinnamon and vanilla infused rice milk with banana liqueur and citrus<\/p>\n Non-alc |<\/strong> La Netita<\/em> (Non-alc), a blend of Almave, homemade chilli syrup, coriander, mint and pineapple<\/p>\n Non-alc |<\/strong> El Pichon<\/em> (Non-alc), a mix of Three Spirits livener, grapefruit soda and house citrus solution, finished with verbena, grapefruit and saline air<\/p>\n CINCO will also proudly be launching its in-house, limited edition Mezcal, \u2018Pechuga de Pi\u00f1a\u2019, a pechuga-style mezcal from a small producer in the Ejutla region of Oaxaca, distilled with fresh local pineapples and which will be available to sample in the bar and to purchase. In collaboration with the London based project Sin Gusano, Amy and Daniel selected a \u2018pechuga\u2019 style mezcal due to its tradition of being enjoyed with friends and family, highlighting the importance of sharing and community to both CINCO, and Mexican culture. <\/p>\n The cocktail menu will be accompanied by a selection of five small plates, featuring Corrochio’s famed dishes reimagined into bite-sized portions, highlights of which will be seen in the likes of \u2018Flauta de Pulpo\u2019<\/em><\/strong>, a blue corn tortilla deep fried with an octopus tentacle, on a bed of jalapeno mash, the signature \u2018XO Taco\u2019<\/em><\/strong> with pork belly on a bed of XO sauce, deep fried with panko and topped with salsa borracha and pink pickled radish, and a \u2018Scallop ceviche mini tostada<\/strong>\u2019 with scallops, samphire, guacamole, shaved carrots, onions, chiltepin and black salsa.<\/p>\n Tucked away below street level underneath Corrochio\u2019s, with a secret adjoining staircase and just 30 covers, the intimate drinking den has been sympathetically styled, rather than designed. The bare brickwork left untouched, is simply adorned with quirky Mexican artwork, collected during the couple’s travels across Mexico, complemented by dim lighting and a cosy fireplace. <\/p>\n Daniel and Amy commented:<\/p>\n \u2018CINCO is a true celebration of Mexico and the talent and expertise of artisan producers. Our aim is to highlight the breadth of Mexican agave and spirits from all over the country paying homage to production, sustainable practices and quality, but in a welcoming, relaxed fashion. We are so excited to pass on our knowledge and passion and to welcome guests into our own slice of Daniel\u2019s homeland\u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n For further information please contact Ula and Pippa at Wild Communications <\/p>\n ula@wildcommunications.co.uk<\/a> and pippa@wildcommunications.co.uk<\/a> <\/p>\n CINCO, 76 Stoke Newington Road, N16 7XB<\/p>\n corrochios.com\/cinco<\/a> | @corrochios.cinco<\/a><\/p>\n Opening hours | Wednesday & Thursday 6pm-12am | Friday & Saturday 6pm-1am<\/p>\n The post Cult Dalston hotspot Corrochio\u2019s announces the launch of its subterranean agave bar CINCO, opening on 5th March<\/a> appeared first on Bar Magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n