Madre Mezcal Desert Water - Oaxaca, Mexico The mezcal is made by hand in open-air palanques using traditional Zapotec recipes and methods. With a nod to mezcal’s, heritage as a plant medicine, Desert Water incorporates ingredients believed to have functional properties like adaptogenic mushrooms, anti-inflammatory herbs and anti-fungal cacti. Mushroom Sage & Honey: An unexpected pairing of mezcal with Reishi and Chaga mushrooms complemented by a touch of honey and hint of sage for a balanced drink that’s earthy and herbaceous. While the healing properties of mushrooms have range of benefits ranging from improving mental acuity to boosting immune response. The ingredients of sage and honey each have their own histories as natural remedies, acting as a nutrient and antioxidant-rich herb or as an anti-bacterial salve.