Mexico offers quite a few unique
drinks. Some include fruits, and nuts while others include milk. Some are
served warm, while others are chilled. These drinks have become a favorite in
Mexico. There are traditional drinks, some of which originate from Spain.
Horchata is a drink that originates
from Spain. It is very popular in Mexico. It is perfect for hot days. Nuts are
used for this drink. They are ground and mixed with water, sugar and sometimes
lemon juice. The mixture is then put through a filter process. The drink is
served ice cold. It refreshes and cools down the drinker. Horchata is also
popular with rice added. It can be found at Mexican restaurants in the United
States along with Mexican grocery stores.
Aguas Frescas are another popular
drink found in Mexico. It consists of water, fruit juices and sugar. Many
vendors in Mexico sell Aguas Frescas. Flavors you may find are Watermelon,
Mango, Pineapple, and Strawberry. These types of drinks are also made in other
countries under different names.
In Mexico you will still find
brands for soft drinks that are familiar in America, such as Coca Cola, Sprite,
and Pepsi. They also have their own brands, on being Sidral, which is
apple-flavored. Coffee is also another popular drink in Mexico. You will be
able to find Espresso and cappuccino in the cafes. For something more exotic
there is the drink, café de olla. It is made by being stewed for hours with the
ingredients being cinnamon and sugar, which gives it a sweet and rich flavor.
Outside of the cafes, it is common to find people making instant coffee.
Mexicans also enjoy tea. The tea of choice is usually mint or chamomile.
Mexico also offers many drinks of
alcohol. One that is much known in America is the Margarita. Tequila is the
alcohol in the drink. Margaritas come in a variety of flavors and colors. It is
served with ice, or blended with ice making it a frozen drink. There are a few
tales on who is the original maker of the margarita. It is known that people in
the 1930s were enjoying these drinks. This drink is still popular to this day.
Mexico also drinks beer. They have several brands, the biggest being Cerveza.
Mexican-made brands that are popular in the United States include Corona and
Sol. Pulque is a milky style beer that is popular amongst the poor. It is made
from sap and is thick. It usually takes some time to get used to drinking. A
drink that makes people think of Mexico is Tequila. It consists of agave cactus
and is produced mainly in the Mexican state of Jalisco. It is served with a
side of lime and salt.
There are many more drinks that are found in Mexico.
There are recipe books that can help you create new drinks. Next time you are
planning a backyard fiesta, try adding some new flavor. Your guests will not be
disappointed to quench their thirst with south of the border drinks.
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