Mexican Drink Recipes

This is a drink served throughout Mexico. It is made with several different fruits. This is a watermelon drink.

This is the best batch of margaritas you'll ever make. Everybody wants the recipe after consuming one of these.

This is hands down the most refreshing drink I've ever made. The fresh watermelon and cucumber go very well together. You can also throw in a little fresh mint or basil too. Serve this at your next gathering, your family and friends will love it!

If you love a famous Mexican food chain's 'presidential' margarita, you'll love this recipe. The key is good tequila and brandy.

Horchata (cinnamon rice milk) has been a favorite addition to the many Mexican meals I've had in the Bay Area. It's lightly sweet and refreshing. This is a much easier recipe than the traditional method which requires up to 3 hours to make.

Fresh fruit waters, or Aguas de Frutas, made with crushed or blended fruit are a common and popular drink all over Mexico. This recipe is extremely flavorful and refreshing, especially when fresh strawberries are in season.

Nothing tastes better than tequila and jalapeno; the cucumber adds a freshness that helps to mute the jalapeno's bite. The longer it chills, the more jalapeno and cucumber infuses into the tequila. Serve over ice in a salt-rimmed glass, garnished with cucumber slices.

This beats any pre-made margarita mix you can find. I prefer mine straight-up, but you can add salt to the rim if you like.

Whether you're grilling or partying, Chelada is the perfect combination of Clamato® and beer that will stimulate your senses.

Recently had homemade rice milk in a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco. I talked to a few friends and they told me a few different ways to make it. Here is a simple version (I like to add vanilla, but it is optional). Seriously, it is the best ever - and, it costs just pennies to make!

A refreshing tequila cocktail that is a favorite in Mexico. It's a light, fruity drink with a fizz that is a great alternative to a margarita.

A traditional Mexican chocolate drink.

Don't knock it till you've tried it. This rich, delicious, and kicky hot chocolate might make you abandon your traditional ties. No marshmallows needed; this is for grown-ups. Everything in this recipe can be altered to suit your taste, however I recommend following the recipe to the letter the first time you try.

Horchata is a refreshing summer drink. I learned this recipe a couple years ago from a Mexican coworker, and I was immediately addicted!

The Mayans and Aztecs called this the drink of the gods.

This is a refreshing drink from Mexico that is very similar to horchata but healthier and easier to make! Serve cold.

Authentic margaritas call for lots of fresh lime juice - both expensive and time-consuming. I've found I can shortcut the process by using frozen limeade. And for a festive non-alcoholic drink, combine a 12-ounce can of limeade (thawed) with a 48-ounce bottle of sparkling water.

Mixing warm coffee with tequila and coffee liqueur makes for a perfect 'apres ski.'

Atole is a popular Mexican hot beverage, thickened with masa and flavored with cinnamon and brown sugar. Try this soothing beverage after dinner or in the afternoon with some cookies. You can be creative and add some pureed fruit if you wish!

"My father-in-law developed a taste for margaritas [while living] in Zihuatanejo."

A refreshing cross between a margarita and a pina colada!

This is my all-time favorite summertime drink. When it's hot and humid and you're totally parched, there's nothing as refreshing, as revitalizing, and as restorative as ice-cold watermelon agua fresca. It's one of life's great drinkable pleasures.

When it comes to delicious, unique, and refreshing summer drinks, it's hard to beat horchata. We're doing a Mexican-style horchata, which is done with rice and almonds. The result is something that sort of looks like milk, but is much lighter, and pairs perfectly with all your favorite summer foods.

Top Shelf Margaritas sure to please the avid 'rita fanatic; as with anything, fresh ingredients are the key to a quality result, so we start with our own syrup and sour mix.