When people think of Mexican drinks, things like Margaritas and tequila shots normally come to mind, but there’s an entire world of incredibly flavorful Mexican cocktails that you probably aren’t as familiar with. Inspired by the country’s favorite beverages and it’s beloved culinary style, here are ten of Mexico’s most famous drinks.
1. Classic Margarita
Perhaps the best-known Mexican cocktail is the margarita, and it’s one of the most common drinks to order at bars .You can flavor this drink with just about any ingredient out there, but the classic goes for a simple citrus flavor.
2. Paloma
The Paloma cocktail is another popular Mexican drink that’s famous for its fizzy, fruity flavor which comes from one of its main ingredients – grapefruit soda.
3.Mezcalitalita
The mezcalita incorporates the spirit mezcsl, rather than tequila, in its recipe and combines it with simple syrup, lime juice, and orange juice for a fruity mixture.
4. Charro Negro
This Mexican take on a classic rum and Coke mixes together lime juice, gold tequila, and cola for a delicious mid-day drink.
5. Chavela
Mexico’s chavela invokes the Bloody Mary, but heats it up with spices, a spicy cocktail rim, and native Mexican spirits for a picante tomato juice cocktail.
6. Vampiro
Another spicy drink, the vampiro balances its hot seasonings with citrus sodas and Sangrita for a sweet and spicy experience.
7. Tepache
To make an alcoholic Tepache cocktail, you first have to ferment a pineapple and spice mixture for two days before adding tequila to it. Once completed, the resulting beverage is sweet and heady.
8. Tequila Old Fashioned
No matter where you are, there’s at least one person nursing an old fashion , and one way to give it a Mexican makeover is to put tequila in it instead.
9. Chico
The chico cocktail gets its name from the popular mineral water, Topo Chico, that’s used to top off this blackberry and silver tequila cocktail.
10. Cinco De Mayo
There’s no better way to ring in Cinco De Mayo than to enjoy this simple cocktail that combines lime juice, grenadine, and tequila.
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