Mexican Alcoholic Beverages

This strong spirit originated in a small city of Tequila and was modeled on mezcal. The highly prized, original tequila varieties are made exclusively from fermented juices of blue Weber agaves, while other categories - known as ... READ MORE

Probably the most famous tequila-based cocktail in the world, Margarita is made with a combination of Cointreau, lime juice, and tequila. The cocktail can be made in a few varieties: straight up (chilled with ice, then strained), frozen M... READ MORE

This smoky Mexican spirit is produced from agaves that are grown throughout the country, but the main territory of mezcal production is in Oaxaca. Mezcal is traditionally prepared with agave hearts that are roasted in earthen pits and are... READ MORE

Corona (Corona Extra) is the most popular Mexican beer and of the best-known beers worldwide. This golden-colored, refreshing beer is often categorized as a light American-style lager. It has a light-body and a crisp and a subtly sweet ma... READ MORE

Michelada is a Mexican beer-based cocktail with a spicy kick. Since it is easily adaptable to different tastes and preferences, Michelada can be prepared in a variety of ways with beer as a base, and the addition of lime juice, salt, and ... READ MORE

Latin American version of eggnog goes under the name rompope. The drink is based on a combination of rum or brandy, milk, sugar, and egg yolks, while the additions may include nuts and typically vanilla flavoring, nutmeg, or cinnamon. It is believ... READ MORE

A minimalistic, yet elegant cocktail known as Paloma consists of tequila and grapefruit soda such as Fresca or Jarritos, which makes it a perfect combination of sweet and tart. Paloma, which means dove, is one of the mos... READ MORE

This award-winning Mexican coffee liqueur was first introduced in 1936. It was created in Veracruz and was named Kahlúa, which in ancient Veracruz Nahuatl language means the house of the Acolhua people. Rum-based Kahl&uacu... READ MORE

This ancient Mexican drink is produced from fermented sap (aguamiel) of various types of agave. Pulque dates back to the pre-Hispanic era and was initially enjoyed as a ritual drink that was reserved for nobility. It is characterized by i... READ MORE

Reposado is a tequila variety that has been aged for a minimum of two, and a maximum of twelve months, usually in French or American oak. This tequila is characterized by a pale golden color and mellow agave flavor. It is praised for its ... READ MORE

Blanco is a clear tequila variety that is usually not matured, and it is never colored. Soon after distillation, it is diluted to drinking strength, and it is then immediately bottled. This tequila shows a true agave character, especially... READ MORE

Añejo is a tequila variety that has been matured for at least one year in oak barrels with a maximum capacity of 160 gallons (600 liters). The barrels are occasionally those once used for bourbon or cognac. This r... READ MORE

Matador is a Mexican cocktail with a simple structure, made with a combination of tequila, lime juice, and pineapple juice. Due to the combination of silver tequila and pineapple juice, it is similar to Margarita and even Jac... READ MORE

Sotol is a clear Mexican spirit distilled from a group of plants of the Dasylirion genus. The plants are known as sotol in Spanish, while the most common English term is the desert spoon. Sotol is an ancient Mexican spirit, often dubbed a... READ MORE

Ponche Navideño is a Mexican Christmas punch made with fresh and dried fruits, cane sugar, and spices. Traditional ponche typically includes water, piloncillo (raw cane sugar), spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and tamarind, along w... READ MORE

Bacanora is a native Mexican spirit exclusively made in the Sonora region. It is made with a specific type of agave called Pacifica (agave Angustifolia). Despite its turbulent history, in 2000, this once outlawed spirit has been awarded a... READ MORE

Tepache is a pre-colonial Mexican beverage that is nowadays mostly made from fermented pineapples. The base of the drink is usually made with pineapple chunks (together with the rind), brown or cane sugar (piloncillo), and spices such as ... READ MORE

Extra añejo tequila variety is matured for at least three years in oak barrels that have a maximum capacity of 160 gallons (600 liters). Longer aging time creates a drink of exceptional quality, and ultra-aged tequila varieties are... READ MORE

Joven is a tequila variety that is not matured, but it is usually colored with caramel, syrups, or other additives. In its basic form, Joven is a type of Blanco tequila that has been tinted to attain light golden color and to give tequila... READ MORE

Sometimes referred to as the lighter and healthier cousin of the Margarita, Tequila and Tonic is a simple drink made with a combination of tonic water and tequila. The ratio of tonic water to tequila should ideally be 2:1. The cocktail is... READ MORE

Tejuino is a corn-based, fermented Mexican drink that dates from pre-Columbian times. It is made with corn flour (masa), water, piloncillo or panela (unrefined cane sugar), and sometimes lime juice. The ingredients are combined and left t... READ MORE

Pox (pronounced posh) is a ceremonial, corn-based Mexican drink that originated among the Tzotzil Maya in Chiapas. Originally fermented and made with corn, pox is nowadays often distilled and includes wheat, sugar cane, and because of its... READ MORE

Ancho Reyes is a unique Mexican liqueur infused with ancho peppers—the dried version of ripe poblano chile peppers. The recipe is based on traditional Puebla liqueurs (menjurjes) that date from the 1920s. The entir... READ MORE

Raicilla is a traditional agave spirit that hails from Jalisco. It is made from a variety of roasted and fermented piñas – hearts of agave plants. Although it is considered a type of mezcal and a close cousin to tequ... READ MORE

Charanda is a centuries-old sugarcane spirit hailing from Michoacán. It is traditionally double-distilled from fermented sugarcane. Sometimes, it may include fresh sugarcane juice or molasses, and some examples can undergo wood-agi... READ MORE

Comiteco is a Mexican spirit distilled from fermented agave sap (aguamiel), sometimes with the addition of sugar. Although it is often compared to mezcal and other agave spirits, comiteco is considerably different because it is n... READ MORE

Vampiro is a Mexican cocktail that's usuall made with a combination of tequila, tomato juice, orange juice, lime juice, salt, pepper, hot chili peppers or hot pepper sauce, and grenadine syrup. In order to prepare it, all ingredients shou... READ MORE

Tequila Sour is a Mexican cocktail made with a combination of tequila, lemon juice, and sugar syrup. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be shaken with ice, then strained into a chilled cocktail glass. This cocktail is typicall... READ MORE

Balché is an ancient Mayan drink that was mainly used as a ceremonial drink. It is made with the bark of balché tree (Lonchocarpus violaceus) and melipona honey—a specific type of honey that hails from Yucatán a... READ MORE

Bananarita is a Margarita variety with an aromatic, fruity flavor. It is made with a combination of tequila, banana liqueur, and lime-flavored Margarita mix. In order to prepare the cocktail, all ingredients should be poured into a salt-r... READ MORE

Tubâ is a traditional fermented drink made from palm sap, enjoyed in the Philippines, Guam, Mexico, and other parts of Southeast Asia. In these regions, tubâ is typically crafted by tapping the flower bud of the coconut palm or, in som... READ MORE

Xtabentún is a honey and anise liqueur that hails from Yucatan. The drink is made from fermented honey of xtabentún plant—a perennial vine with white flowers that is native to the region. Fermented honey is th... READ MORE

Tesguino (tesgüino) is a type of beer made from malted corn that originated among the Tarahumara, a tribe from the Sierra Madre valleys in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. The beer is made by soaking and then mashing corn kernels. The... READ MORE

Yolixpa is a pre-Hispanic Mexican beverage that combines up to twenty various herbs with a base spirit, typically a type of aguardiente distilled from sugar cane. The drink has a long tradition, and it is mainly associated with Cuetzalan,... READ MORE

Bloody Aztec is a Mexican cocktail made with a combination of red food coloring and equal parts tequila and crème de cacao. In order to prepare it, tequila and crème de cacao are mixed with ice in a shaker, while red food co... READ MORE

Kalani is a rum and coconut liqueur produced by a Yucatan-based company Casa D'Aristi. The drink is made with a combination of Mexican sugarcane rum and fresh coconut milk extracted from shredded coconuts. This smooth liqueur displays bri... READ MORE