Top 9 Mexican Alcoholic Mixed Drinks

Probably the most famous tequila-based cocktail in the world, Margarita is made with a combination of Cointreau, lime juice, and tequila. The cocktail can be made in a few varieties: straight up (chilled with ice, then strained), frozen Margarita (with blended ice), or on the rocks (over ice). Regardless of the style, it is usually served in a margarita glass characterized by its rim which is rubbed with lime or lemon, then spun in salt or sugar. Some say that the inventor of the cocktail is Carlos Danny Herrera, who supposedly created it in 1938 in Mexico for Marjorie King, a dancer who was allergic to almost every spirit except tequila, although others claim that it was named after Margarita Cansino, also known as the famous actress Rita Hayworth. There is also a third theory - Margarita was adapted from the Daisy - a prohibition drink tweaked to use tequila instead of brandy (the Spanish word for daisy is margarita). Regardless of the origin story, the cocktail gained a huge leap in popularity only after Mariano Martinez created a frozen Margarita machine in 1971.Expand

A minimalistic, yet elegant cocktail known as Paloma consists of tequila and grapefruit soda such as Fresca or Jarritos, which makes it a perfect combination of sweet and tart. Paloma, which means dove, is one of the most popular Mexican cocktails that can even be found ready-made in soda cans. Grapefruit soda can be substituted with freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime juice for a better, sourer flavor. The cocktail is typically served on the rocks in a highball glass with a lime wedge garnish.Expand

Michelada is a Mexican beer-based cocktail with a spicy kick. Since it is easily adaptable to different tastes and preferences, Michelada can be prepared in a variety of ways with beer as a base, and the addition of lime juice, salt, and assorted spices, hot sauces, and peppers. Due to its spiciness, it is often used as a hangover cure. The variety prepared with clam and tomato juice is known as Clamato, while the version with Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, chili, and salt goes under the name Cubana. Mexican bars traditionally serve Michelada on the rocks, and the cocktail is often garnished with an orange or lime wheel.Expand

Vampiro is a Mexican cocktail that's usuall made with a combination of tequila, tomato juice, orange juice, lime juice, salt, pepper, hot chili peppers or hot pepper sauce, and grenadine syrup. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be shaken with ice, then strained into an ice-filled glass with a salted rim. However, as there are numerous variations on the cocktail, it is often made without grenadine, or with pomegranate juice replacing the tomato juice. The name Vampiro (lit. vampire) is a reference to the cocktail’s color, which is reminiscent of blood.Expand

Sometimes referred to as the lighter and healthier cousin of the Margarita, Tequila and Tonic is a simple drink made with a combination of tonic water and tequila. The ratio of tonic water to tequila should ideally be 2:1. The cocktail is served on the rocks, in a highball glass garnished with a lemon slice or a lime wedge. The glass rim is often coated with salt because it is well known that salt and tequila go hand in hand.Expand

Matador is a Mexican cocktail with a simple structure, made with a combination of tequila, lime juice, and pineapple juice. Due to the combination of silver tequila and pineapple juice, it is similar to Margarita and even Jackhammer, yet it has a distinctive aroma which makes it unique. The ingredients should be vigorously shaken with ice, then served in a chilled flute or cocktail glass with a lime twist or a pineapple wedge garnish.Expand

Tequila Sour is a Mexican cocktail made with a combination of tequila, lemon juice, and sugar syrup. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be shaken with ice, then strained into a chilled cocktail glass. This cocktail is typically garnished with a lemon wheel or a cherry. There are several versions of Tequila Sour, and one of the most popular versions adds egg whites to the combination, which gives the cocktail a foamy head when shaken, and as a result it makes the drink lighter and more refreshing.Expand

Bloody Aztec is a Mexican cocktail made with a combination of red food coloring and equal parts tequila and crème de cacao. In order to prepare it, tequila and crème de cacao are mixed with ice in a shaker, while red food coloring is poured into a rocks glass. The mixed ingredients are then poured from the shaker into the glass without stirring. The cocktail is popular at parties and get-togethers, so it is recommended to garnish it with colorful umbrellas and lime wedges.Expand

Bananarita is a Margarita variety with an aromatic, fruity flavor. It is made with a combination of tequila, banana liqueur, and lime-flavored Margarita mix. In order to prepare the cocktail, all ingredients should be poured into a salt-rimmed highball glass filled with ice. The cocktail is typically garnished with a slice of banana or lime before serving. Just like Margarita, this cocktail can also be prepared in a frozen version, when it's known as Frozen Bananarita.Expand