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5 Worst Rated Mexican Cocktails

Last update: Sat Apr 19 2025
5 Worst Rated Mexican Cocktails
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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 Jackhammer, yet it has a distinctive aroma which makes it unique.


The ingredients should be vigorously shaken with ice, then served in a chilled flute or cocktail glass with a lime twist or a pineapple wedge garnish.

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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 typically garnished with a lemon wheel or a cherry.


There are several versions of Tequila Sour, and one of the most popular versions adds egg whites to the combination, which gives the cocktail a foamy head when shaken, and as a result it makes the drink lighter and more refreshing.

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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 served on the rocks, in a highball glass garnished with a lemon slice or a lime wedge.


The glass rim is often coated with salt because it is well known that salt and tequila go hand in hand.

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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 most popular Mexican cocktails that can even be found ready-made in soda cans.


Grapefruit soda can be substituted with freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime juice for a better, sourer flavor. The cocktail is typically served on the rocks in a highball glass with a lime wedge garnish.

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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 should be shaken with ice, then strained into an ice-filled glass with a salted rim.


However, as there are numerous variations on the cocktail, it is often made without grenadine, or with pomegranate juice replacing the tomato juice. The name Vampiro (lit. vampire) is a reference to the cocktail’s color, which is reminiscent of blood.

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