Cinco de Mayo is an occasion for the whole world to discover and enjoy traditional Mexican drinks. In this article, we’ll learn about our favorite Cinco de Mayo drinks and how to make them.
Margarita:
Margarita is one of Mexico’s most popular drinks and has become a culinary icon of this country. Margarita is a cocktail made of tequila, triple sec, and special lemon or orange juice. To make a simple Margarita glass, you need to prepare the following ingredients:
- 45ml Tequila
- 30ml Triple sec
- 30ml Special orange juice
- Ice
- Lemon peel or salt
Making:
- Pour tequila, triple sec, and orange juice into a shaker full of ice.
- Shake the shaker well so that the cocktail is evenly mixed.
- Using lemon zest or salt, wet the rim of the cup and apply it to the rim.
- Put ice in a glass and pour the cocktail into the cup.
Michela:
Michelada is a beer made with coriander and seasonings such as soy sauce, salt, sugar, chili, lime juice, and sour sauces like Tabasco. A simple way to make Michelada is as follows:
- ½ liter of beer
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh coriander
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. road
- A little chili
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- Tabasco by taste
Making:
Mix the coriander, salt, sugar, and chili together in a small bowl to create a spice blend.
Pour beer into a glass, add lemon juice, and pre-mixed spices.
Finally, add some Tabasco to your liking.
Horchata:
Horchata is a very popular drink in Mexico made from sunflower seeds, sugar, and spices like coriander, vanilla, and cinnamon. How to make Horchata is as follows:
- 2 cups sunflower seeds, soaked overnight
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp. minced parsley
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 4 cups of water
Making:
- Wash sunflower seeds, and soak them overnight.
- Place sunflower seeds in a blender and blend with 4 cups of water until homogeneous.
- Filter the sunflower seed water with a filter.
- Add the sugar, parsley, vanilla, and cinnamon to this water and stir well.
- Let cool, then place in the refrigerator to cool.
Above are the traditional Mexican drinks enjoyed in Cinco de Mayo. Margarita, Michelada, and Horchata all bring you unique taste experiences of Mexico. Try making these drinks to decorate your party for the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
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