Mexican Independranks: Top Five Mexican Cocktails
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Mexican Independence Day is around the corner, and here at the Remezcla offices we have already started celebrating all things Mexico Lindo y Querido. First and foremost: DRINKITY DRANKS. In 2010 Mexico beat out Holland to become the world’s top exporter of cervezas, and although we’re glad the globe shares our enthusiasm for chelas, we’d like to remind the citizens of the world that Mexico has much more to offer when it comes to poniéndote pedo. That’s why we’ve decided to do a roundup of some of the most amazing booze concoctions that have come out of Mexico. Check out our top five below!
THE MARGARITA: It’s a classic for a reason, people. This slightly sour and totally refreshing tequila, lime and triple sec combination is like a day at the beach in a glass.
LA PALOMA: Another tequila-based cocktail (que sorpresa…). This one is mixed with refresco de toronja (grapefruit-flavored soda) and served on the rocks with a lime wedge.
ADELITA: I don’t know who Adelita is, but she must have been una chingona. Five parts tequila and one part Kahlúa (with just a dash of lemon), this drink kicks. Hard.
TEQUILA SUNRISE: We know, we know. This one isn’t ACTUALLY Mexican. But like the Caesar Salad (which is not actually Italian!), this tequila, grenadine and orange juice concoction is often attributed to the wrong country of origin. Since many a Mexican restaurant serves them in the ol’ US of A, we figured we’d include it. Just humor us.
MICHELADA: Okayyy, this one has beer in it. But how could we leave it off the list? Spicy, lime-y, yummy… this cocktail comes in many iterations, and we’ve never had one we didn’t like. Since there are so many versions, however, the ingredients listed below are only a loose guide. Make it a tu gusto!