Mix With Orijin Ends Cultural Cocktail Journey with Bold Local Flavour

When Mix With Orijin first launched, it promised something refreshingly different: a cultural cocktail series that blended humour, heritage, and hands-on mixology into one easy-going conversation. Six episodes later, the show not only kept that promise but also raised the bar. And in Episode 6, the finale delivered a closing note that was as confident and flavourful as the brand itself.

From the opening moments, it was clear this wouldn’t be a quiet goodbye. Basketmouth set the tone with laughter, turning the simple task of pronouncing “Lara Rawa” into a comedy sketch of repeated attempts and cheerful failure. It was light, unscripted, and very on-brand - exactly the kind of humour that had defined the series from Episode 1. The laughs weren’t just filler; they were a reminder that Mix With Orijin was never about stiff demonstrations, but about personality, warmth, and shared moments.

For Basketmouth, his favourite highlight of the season was the spicy cocktail, and the request was straightforward and symbolic - one last drink, one last mix. Lara didn’t hesitate. If this was the final act, it deserved to be memorable.

Across six episodes, Lara Rawa had steadily carved out a reputation as more than a host. She was a guide - calm, confident, and deeply in tune with local ingredients and flavours. Each episode explored a different dimension of Orijin through creative mixes, playful banter, and cultural storytelling. From sweet notes to herbal infusions, from familiar favourites to unexpected twists, the show consistently returned to one core idea: Orijin is rooted, expressive, and proudly Nigerian.

For the finale, Lara introduced Orijin Savanna, a cocktail that felt deliberately grounded - bold, earthy, and slightly masculine, yet unmistakably Orijin. In a coconut cup that immediately signalled something playful and unconventional, she began building layers of flavour. Ice came first, followed by palm wine, Orijin, and sweet vermouth to round out the edges. Then came the pause - the quiet stir of a secret ingredient that sparked immediate curiosity.

Basketmouth’s reaction, once he tasted it, was instant and unfiltered. The excitement landed before the explanation. The flavours spoke first, earning loud approval and eager questions. Only then did Lara reveal the secret behind the depth and heat: cloves and alligator pepper. The choice was deliberate. Spicy, earthy, and unmistakably local, the ingredients tied the cocktail back to Orijin’s heritage, proof that boldness doesn’t have to be imported; it can be drawn straight from home.

That sense of cultural confidence has been the backbone of Mix With Orijin. Over six episodes, the series demonstrated that modern mixology and local tradition aren’t opposites - they’re partners. Each drink told a story, not just of taste, but of place. Whether through palm wine, spices, or storytelling, the show consistently highlighted the richness of Nigerian flavours in ways that felt accessible and fun.

The finale’s closing segment, the now-familiar “Did You Know?”, delivered a surprisingly wholesome fact. Palm wine, Lara explained, is naturally fermented and rich in beneficial bacteria and yeast that support gut health. Her comparison, calling it yoghurt’s tropical cousin, was both informative and charming, perfectly matching the tone the series had maintained throughout its run.

Reflecting on the season, Dorcas Mashingil, Seenior Brand Manager for Orijin, captured the essence of the journey:

“With Mix With Orijin, we wanted to celebrate originality in its truest form, our people, our humour, our flavours. Every episode showed that Orijin isn’t just a drink; it’s a lifestyle rooted in culture and self-expression. Ending the season with a bold, spicy mix felt like the right way to honour that spirit.”

In the end, Episode 6 didn’t just close a season; it completed a statement. Mix With Orijin proved that branded content can be entertaining without losing authenticity, educational without being stiff, and cultural without being forced. It signed off the same way it began: confident, original, and proudly Nigerian.

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Source: Legit.ng