The best traditional Mexican drinks
The top 3 according to 81 votes from people: Agua de horchata · Mezcal · Tequila. (Updated Feb 26, 2025.)
Traditional Mexican drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, many of pre-Hispanic origin, according to Wikipedia, Excélsior and guides to Mexican drinks.
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Top 12
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1
Agua de horchata
Rice water with cinnamon and vanilla, the companion to tacos.
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2
Mezcal
Spirit from agave roasted in earth ovens, smoky; Oaxaca is its capital.
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3
Tequila
Blue agave spirit with a designation of origin in Jalisco and four other states.
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4
Agua de jamaica
Cold hibiscus infusion, tart and red.
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5
Michelada
Beer with lime, salt and sauces in a rimmed glass.
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6
Atole
Hot pre-Hispanic corn masa drink, with cinnamon or fruit.
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7
Champurrado
Chocolate atole, to go with tamales.
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8
Pulque
Fermented maguey sap, thick; the drink of pulquerías.
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9
Café de olla
Coffee with cinnamon and piloncillo in a clay pot.
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10
Tepache
Fermented pineapple peel with piloncillo.
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11
Oaxacan hot chocolate
Tablet chocolate whisked with a wooden molinillo.
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12
Tejuino
Fermented corn drink with piloncillo, lime and sorbet, from Jalisco and Nayarit.
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13
Tascalate
Corn, cacao and annatto drink from Chiapas.
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Comments (4)
Champurrado con tamales en la mañana fría 😋
El tejuino de Guadalajara con nieve de limón, delicioso.
El pulque curado de avena, hay que probarlo una vez.
El agua de horchata con mucho hielo en tiempo de calor, la mejor.