Founders Amanda Chen of TOMONOTOMO and Alejandro Lopez of TOMA were introduced by a very influential beverage industry veteran, Taylor Foxman of The Industry Collective. She knew that these two innovative brands needed to collaborate and create something special together. And boy, was she right!
Amanda, originally a bartender and cocktail developer in Toronto, set out on adventure to Oaxaca, Mexico during the pandemic, to find her new purpose in life after giving up alcohol completely in May 2021. While consulting non-alc alternative spirit brands and developing NA cocktail recipes, she grew frustrated with what the industry had to offer, so she decided to create a non-alc spirit herself.
What Amanda created is nothing short of amazing! TOMO is the first non-alcoholic, true distilled agave spirit, made from the rare Tobala agave plant. Distilled with ginger, pasilla mixe chili, flor de cacao, hibiscus, rose, lemongrass, and smoked pineapple, Tomonotomo layers spice, smoke, and floral brightness into a complex, 100% natural spirit. We love the smoked pineapple notes and think this NA mezcal pairs beautifully with Toma Picante to make a seriously delicious Bloody Maria.
Alejandro was fascinated by her story and knew that he need to ship a bottle to NY and taste it for himself. At the same time, Amanda was planning a trip to NYC to participate in the Drinks with Benefits Festival in the Chelsea. After falling in love with this new brand, Alejandro recommended they make a non-alc Bloody Maria with TOMA and TOMO for the event. The result was a complex, savory and spicy Bloody Maria with bright floral notes and a hint of smokiness. Amanda named this NA cocktail, Maria Sin Culpa. This translates to "Maria without guilt", hence a delicious, zero-proof Bloody Maria that could be consumed anytime.
MARIA SIN CULPA
- TOMA Picante mixer - 4oz
- TOMONOTOMO Tobala Non-Alc Mezcal - 2oz
- Fresh-squeezed lime juice - 1/4oz
Add to a shaker with ice, shake, strain, and pour over ice in a cocktail glass.
Take home a bottle of TOMONOTOMO and use code TOMATOMO20 for 20% off.
Cheers y Salud!
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