Traditional Mexican Beverages

 

Mexico's corn is eaten as well as drunk. Atole is a hot drink made from corn. It is then flavored using fruit, rice, chocolate or other flavorings. Fermented corn is used as the base for cold drinks, and it can be called many names, including pozol, tejuino and pozol. Aguas frescas, flavored drinks made mostly from fruit, sugar and water, are called "aguas friscos". There are two types of hibiscus-flavored iced teas: one made with tamarind, and one made from rice called "horchata". Cafe de olla is a type of coffee that is brewed with cinnamon, raw sugar and other ingredients. Mexican street vendors sell many of the most sought-after beverages. Mexico's corn is used as a drink and not just for its edible qualities. Atole is a hot drink made from corn. It is then flavored using fruit, rice, chocolate or other flavorings.

Fruity Mexican Beverages

Fermented corn is used as the base for cold drinks, and it can be called many names, including pozol, tejuino and pozol. Aguas frescas, flavored drinks made mostly from fruit, sugar and water, are called "aguas friscos". There are two types of hibiscus-flavored iced teas: one made with tamarind, and one made from rice called "horchata". Cafe de olla is a type of coffee that is brewed with cinnamon, raw sugar and other ingredients. Mexico has many juice bars and street vendors that sell popular beverages. Mexican cuisine's history is marked by the importance of chocolate. Originating from Mexico's Aztec cuisine, the word "chocolate" is derived from Nahuatl xocolatl. The first time chocolate was consumed was to drink it, not to eat it. It was also used in religious rituals. To make a bitter, frothy drink, the Maya civilization grew cacao trees. The drink was called xocoatl and it was often flavored using vanilla, chile pepper, or achiote. Tequila, mezcal, pulque and aguardiente are some of the Mexican alcohols. There are also beer, wine, rum and rum.

Beer, Tequila and Sangria

Beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in Mexico, followed closely by tequila. A popular cocktail is the classic margarita. It is made with tequila and cointreau. Rompope was believed to have originated in Puebla's convents. Rompope is a derivative of the Spanish word rompon. It is used to refer to the Mexican version of eggnog. Sangria Senorial, a non-alcoholic sangria-flavored soft drink, is a popular Mexican beverage. Sangria, a Spanish beverage, was introduced by the Spaniards along with Horchata and Agua De Jamaica.