Elenita
Beverage ManufacturingCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Elenita is a beverage manufacturer based in Los Angeles, California, operating in the sparkling mezcal niche. It offers a line that blends 100% artisanal mezcal from espadín agave in Oaxaca with carbonated water, and is described as the first sparkling mezcal product of its kind. The range includes Pineapple Jalapeño, Cucumber Lime Basil, Passionfruit Paloma, and Strawberry Mule. It targets consumers seeking convenient, high-quality Ready-to-Drink options as mezcal gains traction in the U.S. market. Founded by Jordan Dil and Mikel Noriega—Canadian and Mexican friends who were UCLA MBA classmates—the company emerged from curiosity and seeks to offer distinctive flavors and foster connections, operating as a small-to-mid-sized enterprise in the California beverage sector.