Thursday, July 26, 2012

Libation of the Week: Mezzo Mix

Name: Mezzo Mix
 
Brand: Coca-Cola

Place of Purchase: Wegman's in Clay, NY

Country/Region of Origin: Germany

Tasting Conditions: Chilled in the can

Price in New York: $1.49 for 12 oz.

Description:  Cola kissed by orange.

Flavor:  A mild, natural orange flavor with the crisp bite of Coca Cola.
 
Mouth-feel: Refreshing.  Almost cleansing and astringent.

Aroma: Hard to describe.  Not cola.  Not orange soda.  Not even a mixing of the two.  A unique citrus and herbal sparkling soda.

Notes:  Mezzo Mix is a Coca-Cola product popular in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.  As a European product, the product is pretty simple: real cane sugar, orange juice, cola flavors.  I wasn't sure what to expect with this beverage and I was pleasantly surprised.  The taste was striking.  I drank it very cold, and it actually refreshed me with a clean, delightful melange.  With orange juice being a primary component, the citrus flavor is in the foreground.  The cola flavors remind me of old Coke in a bottle (pre-1990).  In the end, it's a nice summer drink.  It will probably make an excellent mixer for cocktails or ice cream, as well.

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