This spring Mestizo taps into that new rhythm with a two-month collaboration with Leve, a handcrafted agave spirit made in Jalisco, Mexico from 100% Blue Weber Agave.
Leve was co-founded by a group of entrepreneurs, including former Formula One driver Nicholas Latifi, bringing together a shared interest in craftsmanship, precision and a more modern approach to drinking.
As Latifi explains, the collaboration also carries a personal connection to the restaurant:
“Mestizo was a central part of MBA social life at London Business School and a big part of my transition from racing into student life, so collaborating with them now on Leve, which started as an MBA class project, feels like a real full-circle moment. Leve is the kind of drink I’d have loved to have in those settings - lighter than traditional spirits but still delivering authentic agave flavour - and Mestizo’s the perfect place to showcase it alongside their incredible Mexican food and social atmosphere.”
Produced using traditional methods but bottled at a lighter 22% ABV, Leve keeps the character of agave intact while offering a softer, more balanced drinking experience. It’s a spirit designed for the same things we already love: margaritas, palomas, cocktails and shots; just with a little more ease.
For Mestizo, which has long been recognised for 21 years as one of London’s most authentic destinations for Mexican cuisine and culture, this collaboration feels like a natural meeting point between their own DNA and the new cocktail culture.
To mark the collaboration, they have created an exclusive four-cocktail menu together, designed to highlight the spirit’s bright agave character while keeping the drinks fresh, light and easy to enjoy paired with beloved Mexican dishes.
The menu includes:
Leve Tommy’s Margarita- 9.2% ABV
Leve Blanco, lime juice and agave syrup.
Palomita - 4.4% ABV
Leve Blanco, lime juice, grapefruit juice and Ting.
Half Sunrise - 6.1% ABV
Leve Reposado, lime juice, grenadine and orange juice.
Espresso Leve-tini - 10.7% ABV : Leve Reposado, Tia Maria, agave syrup and espresso.
Alongside the cocktail menu, a weekly moment will celebrate the collaboration: Every Tuesday, guests will be able to enjoy 50% off Leve shots. Available at both Mestizo Camden and Chelsea, this synergy will allow everyone to discover a lighter approach to agave, designed for modern nights out
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Leve cocktails, available at Mestizo Photo: Submitted
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Nicholas and Harsha, co-founders of Leve at Mestizo's bar. Photo: Submitted
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Leve's 3 co-founders enjoying their cocktails at Mestizo Photo: Submitted
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Mestizo Camden Photo: Submitted