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    Home » Our latest posts » Drinks

    Mexican Beverages for Your Fiesta

    September 9, 2015 Filed Under: Drinks

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    A classic Margarita recipe made with tequila, triple sec and lime served in a salt rimmed glass.

    Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 16. No, it is not on May 5th. Really, Google it if you don't believe me. I'll wait.

    If Mother Nature is blessing you with an extended summer (read scorching hot and humid) like she is us here in Southern California, you might want something cool and refreshing to drink to celebrate.

    We've got a few choices for you

    • Classic Margarita - tequila, lime and triple sec
    • Micheladas - beer, tomato juice and spices
    • Berry Hibiscus Cooler - my version of Agua de Jamaica - a non alcoholic herbal tea
    Margaritas, Micheladas and Agua de Jamaica

    Margarita

    margarita in a glass surrounded by cut limes with text overlay "classic margarita"
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    Ingredients
     

    • lime wedge
    • coarse or Kosher salt
    • 1 ½ ounce tequila
    • 1 ounce lime juice
    • ½ ounce triple sec
    • ice cubes

    Instructions
     

    • Place salt in saucer or small bowl. Moisten rim of glass with lime wedge and dip in salt.
    • Place tequila, lime juice, triple sec and ice cubes in cocktail shaker. Cover with lid and shake vigorously. Pour into prepared glass and garnish with lime wedge. Salud!

    Notes

    The recipe above is for one cocktail.
    To make a pitcher use the same ratio as above: 3 parts tequila, to 2 parts lime juice to  1 parts triple sec.
    If Math is hard for you
      - 375 ml (12.6 ounce) bottle of tequila
      - 250 ml (1 cup) lime juice
      - 125 ml (½ cup) triple sec

    Michelada

    Michelada - beer and tomato juice
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    Ingredients
     

    • course ground (Margarita or Kosher salt)
    • chili powder (to taste)
    • ground cumin (to taste)
    • lime
    • 6 ounces Mexican beer
    • 1 ounce tequila
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
    • Tabasco sauce (to taste)
    • chilled tomato juice

    Instructions
     

    • Combine salt, chili powder and cumin and place in shallow bowl or saucer. Cut the lime in quarters and squeeze juice around rim of 10 or 12 ounce glass. Salt the rim of the glass.
    • Fill glass about half full of ice. Add beer, tequila, lime juice, Worcestershire and Tabasco sauce. Fill glass with tomato juice. Stir. Garnish with a wedge of lime.

    Berry Hibiscus Cooler

    glass of hibiscus tea with raspberries and text overlay "Berry Hibiscus Cooler"
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 quart water
    • 1 cup dried Hibiscus flowers (may be labeled Jamaica)
    • ¾ cups sugar (or other sweetener)
    • 1 quart ice cubes
    • 1 cup berries (fresh or frozen)

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium saucepan bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and add flowers. Let steep for 5 minutes. Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
    • Put ice in a 2 or 3 quart pitcher. Strain Hibiscus tea over ice to remove flowers.
    • Reserve a few berries for garnish if desired, crush remaining berries with a wooden spoon. Add to pitcher. Stir and serve with berry garnish.

    Notes

    based on recipe from Just Dip it in Chocolate

    And if you want some food choices to enjoy those drinks with:

    • plate of red enchiladas with other Mexican foods.
    • Easy Mexican Hominy Stew traditionally served on New Year's for good luck and other special celebrations. #newyearseve #goodluckfoods #hominystew #whiteposole #mexicanstew #porkstew #thatrecipeblog
    • chicken mole over rice

    Enchiladas - labor intensive but delicious
    Posole - this is a quick version of the traditional long cooking pork and hominy stew
    Slow Cooker Chicken Mole - meat and chocolate, don't knock it til you try it

    I might just keep it simple and have chips and Pico de Gallo, Guacamole or one of these 10 tomato free salsas.

    Until next time, happy (and responsible) drinking.
    ~Audrey

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    Comments

    1. mmgmom

      September 18, 2015 at 7:41 am

      I believe you about Mexico's independence day it also happens to be my daughter's birthday. She loves it when we visit relatives in Mexico and see her birthday as a street name. Great recipes.

      Reply
      • Audrey

        September 18, 2015 at 4:49 pm

        I always laugh at people in May when they insist it is Mexico's Independence Day, but people in Mexico pretty much ignore Cinco de Mayo.

    2. thejohnsonplusdog

      September 18, 2015 at 1:29 pm

      Sounds nice and refreshing! It's been so fun co-hosting with you at the #HomeMattersParty

      Reply
    3. Shann Eva

      September 20, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      Yum! These sound wonderful. I love that Margarita glass too! It's really great to be co-hosting #HomeMattersParty with you this month!

      Reply
    4. Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai

      September 21, 2015 at 10:40 pm

      Mmm, margaritas are one of my favorites. Especially Cadillac Margaritas! Thanks for sharing and co-hosting at the #HomeMattersParty - you're lovely! 🙂

      ~Lorelai
      Life With Lorelai

      Reply
    5. Kat Skull

      February 22, 2016 at 5:36 pm

      Yummy, thank you!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        February 23, 2016 at 1:46 pm

        Enjoy!

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