Traditional Mexican Beverages: Celebrations or Casual

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Mexican food and drink can be quite diverse depending on the time of year, the region and available produce. Here is a list of our favorite Mexican beverages- non-alcoholic and/or cocktails, warm and/or cold!

Mexican Inspired Cocktails and Mocktails

While many people think Mexican cocktails are limited to margaritas, there is so much more to the cocktail scene in Mexican cuisine. Here are a few of our favorites.

Mexican Paloma Celebration Cocktail

A light refreshing Mexican cocktail made with tequila or mezcal and fresh grapefruit juice.

Paloma cocktail with sides of grapefruit and lime wedges.

Horchata Summer Cocktail

This cocktail is super easy once you have the horchata base made. If you don’t want to make the base you can purchase dry powder packages of horchata mix in the grocery stores but they are pre-sweetened. The base is easy but you have to think ahead a day.

Rum Horchata craft cocktail with ingredients

Clamato Michelada

A refreshing beer cocktail from Mexico, perfect for warm summer days.

Finished Michelada with flamingo stirrers and lime wedge garnish.

Sangritas for tequila flights

Mexican sangritas often accompany tequila or mezcal tastings (flights). They are traditionally tomato or orange based. Options for either one are in the recipe below.

Of course, margaritas are a classic addition to the cocktail section of any menu. Here is one spicy margarita that adds a twist to the classic margarita.

Spicy cranberry margarita

A homemade cranberry habanero drink syrup takes this bright red twist on the classic margarita to the next level. Merry Christmas (or happy Valentine's Day, or… whenever)!

Homemade Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)

Delicious tart hibiscus tea to enjoy hot or cold.

Chicken legs with mole rojo sauce and red rice and hibiscus tea.

Mexican Ponche Navideño

This classic Mexican fruit punch for the holidays is made by the gallon and enjoyed hot.

2 cups of Mexican ponche drink on red towel with lights in background.

Champurrado (Chocolate Atole): Healthy Mexican Hot Chocolate

A Mexican hot chocolate thickened with masa and sweetened with brown sugar and cinnamon. Also known as a chocolate atole, it is a traditional drink for Mexican winter holidays.

Mexican Coffee Made in French Press

This rich, spicy Winter drink will keep you warm and cozy during the chilly Fall or Winter months. There is a recipe for the DIY spice mix in the notes that is easy to customize.