Drinks
Refreshing agua frescas, horchatas, and warm beverages.
70 recipes curated from across the web
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Hibiscus Flower Concentrate
Although not native to Mexico, with a contested origin between Africa and India, jamaica flowers arrived in colonial times and are now deeply integrated into Mexican cuisine. Mainly used to prepare agua de jamaica, one of the freshly flavored waters (aguas frescas), they are enjoyed daily throughout Mexico.
11 Mexican Hot Drinks To Warm You Up
Cinnamon tea is not just a delicious drink; it's a powerhouse of health benefits. The antioxidant properties of cinnamon help combat oxidative stress in the body, contributing to overall well-being.
Agua Con Chia y Limón Recipe
This Agua Con Chia y Limon is the perfect way to stay hydrated, nourished while drinking something light and delicious. This recipe is simple and easy to make on a hot day!
Agua de Guayaba
Recipe for agua de guayaba, a fresh fruit drink prepared with guavas typically served with the afternoon meal or "comida."
Agua de Jamaica Recipe
Mexico's well-known jamaica drink, Agua de Jamaica or "hibiscus water." A perfect drink to serve with the mid-day comida. The flavor is sweet and tart at the same time and very refreshing.
Agua De Mango
This refreshing Agua De Mango is not only healthy, it's delicious, too. The hint of lime balances out the sweetness of the mango. It’s homemade and requires just three basic ingredients!
Agua de Melon Recipe
Agua de Melon or "melon water," a simple blend of ripe cantaloupe, or the melon of your choice, water, and sugar served chilled. One of the many delicious aguas frescas served throughout Mexico.
Apple, Beet, Carrot Smoothie Recipe
Easy, healthy, raw apple, beet, carrot smoothie with a touch of honey. Enjoy its earthy, rich, naturally sweet flavor. A tasty, healthy kid-friendly drink option.
Atole De Arroz
This Atole De Arroz (Rice Atole) recipe is a creamy and decadent drink that is beyond delicious. Mexican atole is the ultimate cozy drink!
Atole De Fresa
Atole De Fresa is a delicious and warming beverage made with strawberries, sugar, cinnamon. milk, and cornstarch. This creamy and sweet drink is a popular choice in Mexico, especially during the cooler months.
Atole De Mazapan
This Atole De Mazapan is a variation of the traditional Atole but made with Mazapan peanut candy. The mixture is cooked until it thickens into a creamy, dense & warm beverage.
Best Paloma Recipe
Palomas are a classic & popular Mexican cocktail that is very refreshing! For this version all you need is tequila, grapefruit juice, a little bit of Squirt soda and a splash of fresh lime juice.
Carajillo Cocktail
The Carajillo is a popular coffee based after-dinner drink served in Mexico prepared with Licor 43, a sweet aromatic Spanish liqueur.
Chamomile Tequila Sour
The Chamomile Tequila Sour is a MUST have delicious cocktail ! You'll enjoy this refreshing cocktail that's sure to impress your guests.
Champurrado (Mexican Corn and Chocolate Drink)
Champurrado is a thick Mexican chocolate drink thickened with masa or corn flour, sweetened with piloncillo and spiced with cinnamon. It's served during Mexican holidays, and sometimes even as a main breakfast dish.
Chia Lime Water Recipe
Delicious, tart chia lime agua fresca, limeade (limonada) with chia seeds added. Whole limes are blended with water then strained which gives the drink a pronounced lime taste. Andrés our photographer drank this regularly at home when he was growing up.
Dragon Berry Lemonade
This simple two-ingredient cocktail is made with Dragon Berry Rum and Lemonade and it's the perfect spring & summer day cocktail.
Hibiscus Margarita
Hibiscus Margarita is a beautiful, ruby-red drink with a flowery, cranberry-like flavor. A wonderfully refreshing drink for any Mexican dish.
Lemon Verbena Tea Recipe
Recipe to prepare a delicate, fragrant Mexican lemon verbena tea (té de cedrón) which is lightly sweetened with natural honey. Delicious served hot or iced.
Mexican Café De Olla
Café de Olla is a delicious and aromatic traditional Mexican coffee beverage that has captivated coffee enthusiasts around the world. Made with ground coffee, cinnamon and piloncillo that creates a drink rich in flavor.
Michelada (Spicy Mexican Beer)
This is a fiery, easy-to-make Michelada recipe that is a great option for anyone disappointed in the watered down versions on the market.
Pineapple Water Recipe
Easy to make Mexican pineapple drink, a type of agua fresca. It's fruit blended with water and a bit of sugar. Serve with the midday meal, comida. It is a great replacement for soft drinks. It satisfies the craving for something sweet with the benefit of some healthy fruit.
Ponche Navideño (Christmas Punch)
Warm up with this classic Ponche Mexicano recipe! It’s so easy to make. Gather a few basic ingredients and you’ll be sipping this warm drink in less than 1 hour! Recipe yields about 12 mugs of punch but multiply as desired.
Simple syrup with skinny version
Use Simple Syrup to make drinks where sugar is required like tea, lemonade, cocktails and to keep your cakes fresh and moist!
Sour Cactus Fruit Agua Fresca
Tangy Mexican agua fresca prepared with a sour cactus fruit called xoconostle and brown sugar. An easy to make drink which is a delicious healthy alternative to sodas.
Spearmint Lime Cucumber Water Recipe
Mexican cucumber water (agua de pepino con hierbabuena) - a super refreshing agua fresca with cucumber, lime, and spearmint. It's simple and very quick to prepare and it's a great alternative to drinking soda with your meal.
Te De Canela
Learn to make Te De Canela (Cinnamon Tea) with cinnamon sticks and enjoy a healthful, relaxing tea warm or iced, with several flavor variations!
The Best Caipirinha Cocktail
This Caipirinha recipe is the only one you need. With 3 simple ingredients you’ll have a refreshing cocktail that rivals any restaurant.
The Classic Margarita Recipe
Make the perfect Classic Margarita for your next cocktail night! This drink is so refreshing, great for any time of year, pre-dinner drinks, or any time you need a delicious cocktail.
The Original Tequila Sunrise
We're taking Tequila Sunrise back to its original roots but with a twist!
Traditional Mexican Horchata
Learn how to make the authentic Horchata drink that everyone loves! With this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll be able to make the best homemade Horchata recipe made with a few simple ingredients. Skip the store-bought mixes and use this easy recipe right at home!
Watermelon Sangria
Make this Watermelon Sangria and it's party time! Mix some watermelon chunks, vodka, rose wine & orange juice and it's ready to serve a crowd. It's ideal for spring & summer get-togethers.
Watermelon Water Recipe
Cool and refreshing watermelon agua fresca, called agua de sandia. A perfect accompaniment to the comida, or mid-day meal and a much better drink option than soda.
Berry Tequila Rosé Sangria
This refreshing summer drink is part sangria, part berry tequila mojito, part fabulous.
Frozen Beergaritas
A pitcher of frozen beergaritas is the perfect cocktail for entertaining. Mix up a batch in the blender with fresh lime juice, frozen limeade, Mexican beer, and tequila.
Mango Lime Beer Margaritas
Fizzy, tart and sweet, but not too sweet. These Mango Lime Beer Margaritas are the perfect drink to pair with your favorite Mexican dishes or to simply enjoy on its own.
Milagro Rosé
Dry rosé with a splash of pomegranate infused tequila, white tequila, and fresh lemon juice make this cocktail delicately light, dangerously drinkable, and looks damn sexy in a glass.
Oaxaca Old Fashioned
Similar to an Old Fashioned, but this cocktail combines mezcal and bourbon together. The mezcal adds a layer of earthiness and smoke, while bourbon helps smooth things out.
Papaya Margarita
This exotic tropical papaya margarita is cool, refreshing, and loaded with citrus juices. The jalapeño slices give a slight zing. The rim is sweet with honey and tangy and spicy with a salty, chile powder-rim.
Winter White Sangria
This sangria is garnished with cranberries to give it a classic Christmas feel. The addition of tequila combined with white wine and sparking lemon-lime soda is a lovely holiday combination that your guests will enjoy.
Agua de Fresa
Agua de Fresa (Strawberry Agua Fresca) is a refreshing Mexican drink made with only 3 ingredients – strawberries, water, and sugar!
Agua de Melon
Agua de melon (or cantaloupe agua fresca) is a colorful, refreshing, lightly sweetened Mexican drink that only uses 3 ingredients!
Agua de Pepino (Cucumber Agua Fresca)
Learn how to make agua de pepino! This traditional Mexican agua fresca combines cucumber, lime juice, water, and a touch of sugar.
Agua de Piña (Pineapple Agua Fresca)
Agua de piña (pineapple agua fresca) is a fruity, refreshing, and bright Mexican drink made with only 3 ingredients!
Agua de Tamarindo (Tamarindo Drink)
Agua de tamarindo (or tamarindo drink) is a popular Mexican drink made from tamarind pods, water, and sugar. It’s a refreshing, tart and sweet agua fresca!
Bloody Maria Recipe
This Bloody Maria cocktail recipe is made with tequila, lime juice, tomato juice, and spices for a fun twist on the classic Bloody Mary.
Classic Mojito Recipe
This Classic Mojito Recipe is one of the most refreshing cocktails you'll ever have! Made with white rum, lime juice and fresh mint leaves, this easy drink is a definite crowd pleaser.
Coconut Margarita
Celebrate warmer weather with a coconut margarita! Made with coconut, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and rimmed with toasted coconut.
Cold Brew Coffee
How to Make Cold Brew Coffee at home! No more expensive and overpriced iced lattes - make your own with cold brew!
Corona Sunrise
This Corona Sunrise cocktail is a fun take on a Tequila Sunrise, and it's made with tequila, beer, orange juice, grenadine, and lime juice.
Cucumber Margarita
This light and refreshing cucumber margarita, made with only 5 ingredients, is perfect for hot summer days!
Easy Cranberry Margarita
Filled with holiday cheer, this Cranberry Margarita is the perfect Christmas and New Years drink! Made with only 4 simple ingredients, it’s easy to make and comes together in only 5 minutes.
Frozen Margarita Recipe
Made with only 5 ingredients, this Frozen Margarita Recipe is cold, slushy, frosty and delicious! Perfect for cooling down and relaxing on those hot, sunny days.
Horchata Recipe
This sweet and creamy horchata recipe is an authentic and traditional Mexican rice drink made from rice, milk, cinnamon, and water!
Mango Margarita
This Mango Margarita can be made frozen or on the rocks and is great for parties, celebrations, barbecues, or just relaxing on warm sunny days!
Mexican Chelada
Cool down with a refreshing Chelada! This Mexican beer cocktail features a salt-rimmed glass, lime juice, and a Mexican lager beer.
Mexican Tres Leches Coffee
This Mexican Tres Leches Coffee topped with a mountain of whipped cream, cinnamon and chocolate shavings is easy to make at home and irresistibly yummy! Perfect for the holidays and the cold winter nights!
Michelada Recipe
This refreshing Michelada recipe made with tomato juice, beer, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and hot sauce.
Paloma Recipe
This Paloma recipe is a light and refreshing Mexican drink featuring tequila, grapefruit, lime, and sparkling water.
Sangria Recipe
An easy and refreshing sangria recipe made with only 6 ingredients, including diced apples, oranges, and red wine. So delicious!
Skinny Margarita Recipe
This Skinny Margarita recipe uses fresh lime juice, orange juice, tequila, and agave nectar for a refreshing, low-calorie cocktail!
Spicy Habanero Pineapple Margarita
This pineapple margarita is made with sweet pineapple juice and a fresh habanero pepper for a spicy twist on a refreshing cocktail!
Spicy Margarita
This spicy margarita is made with tequila, triple sec, jalapeño, and freshly squeezed lime juice. A crisp and refreshing cocktail with a kick!
Strawberry Horchata
Strawberry Horchata is the perfect refreshing drink featuring sweet strawberries mixed in horchata with classic creamy and cinnamon flavors.
Strawberry Margarita Recipe
This Strawberry Margarita recipe is the perfect cocktail to enjoy on warm sunny days! Made with 5 simple ingredients, serve it on the rocks or frozen!
Tequila Sunrise
Tequila Sunrise is a classic tequila cocktail made with orange juice, tequila, grenadine, and a splash of lime juice. Easy and beautiful!
Watermelon Agua Fresca
Watermelon agua fresca (or agua de sandia in Spanish) is a bright and refreshing Mexican drink made from watermelon, water, and sugar!
Watermelon Margarita
This Watermelon Margarita is made with only 3 ingredients and can be served frozen or on the rocks. Naturally sweetened, this cocktail is a summer favorite!
White Sangria
This easy White Sangria is the perfect refreshing summer cocktail! Made with a blend of strawberries, peaches and apples soaked in white wine and apple brandy, this drink is a summer staple!
Winter Sangria
Winter Sangria made with a blend of seasonal fruits, red wine, herbs and spices, and apple brandy. Easy to make and perfect for the holidays!