madremezcal

Gathered for the season and grounded in the ritual of spirit. A glimpse into holiday festivities shared with our @usal.project familia. Images by @nathaliek

"The act of getting into nature inherently places you into a more curious, open-minded state." - @michaelwashh, Founder of USAL Project⁠ ⁠ The USAL Project is an LA-based community that brings people together to connect with nature and each other. We sat down with the founder to discuss the project's origins, values, and future plans.⁠ ⁠ New in the Madre Journal. Link in bio.

Where shadows dance and lights stretch, the spirit of mezcal emerges.⁠ ⁠ Video by @crafte.paris

Created by the late and legendary Madre team member Anthony Masters, the ‘Toucan Tony’ has remained a familia favorite. ⁠ His riff on a ‘Jungle Bird,’ this wonderful combination of sweet pineapple and Aperol, mixed with the smokiness of mezcal and cinnamon makes for a complex and flavorful sip, cut through by the acidity and freshness of lime. We miss you everyday, Anthony.  ⁠ Learn more recipes on the Madre Journal. Link in bio.

Revisiting "De La Curva al Cuerno," a day spent in the gardens of @thestandardmiami with artists and friends @sofiperazzo, @thetropicalista, & @elenastonaker as they collaborated on visual pieces new and old.⁠ ⁠ We observed Ariana's artistic expression across various mediums, including canvas, and Sofia's printed photography, with each piece delving into the divine feminine and its relationship to land and nature, reveled in vinyl records spun by @lagrimasdeoro, snacked on curated and baked treats by @fivelementfoods and @julianpan.305, and sipped mezcal until the late evening.

Made by hand. From the Earth. Since forever.

In the center of Oaxaca City, the Church of Santo Domingo de Guzman has a complex legacy. Originally a symbol of colonial oppression, the church and surrounding plaza have become a place where the indigenous community comes together to celebrate their history and culture.⁠ ⁠ Photo by @_shawnhanna_

Early exploration from @Land. Our partners from the beginning.

This time last week, we gathered together at the Palma Lounge in the Santa Monica Proper Hotel. Mezcal fueled an evening of music with Will Worden (@godspeedwarrior) and his band, transporting us back to a 1960s smoky honky-tonk. The night was capped with the perfect selection of vinyl spun by Mikey Longhair (@mustbetheseasonofthebitch). Thank you to the Proper Hotel for a memorable evening.

Madre Radio # 43: Gathering by USAL Project⁠ ⁠ From the Los Angeles and NYC-based community that gathers interesting people to explore and connect with nature, comes a playlist perfect for your own gatherings.⁠ ⁠ New Madre Radio on Spotify. Link in bio.

The maguey performs a timeless dance as it accepts light from the sky and reaches its arms from the Earth.

In the hills of San Dionisio, Oaxaca, farmers and workers from the town come to the palenque run by José Garcia Morales and his family. They do the work to make this mezcal, and we are deeply grateful for it.