14 Authentic Mexican Drink Recipes

From margaritas and micheladas to aguas frescas and rich hot chocolate, these classic Mexican cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages are sure to satisfy every craving.

Lola's Horchata

"Horchata has to be one of the best drinks in the world! I had this at a local community lunch along with some tamales and flan, and I could have kept the horchata all to myself! It is refreshing, slightly sweet and healthy-yummy!"

-Blue Peacock

Michelada

"Yes this is authentic and soooo tasty. I hate beer but if you give me one of these I could drink all night!"

-cervantesbrandi

Mexican Hot Chocolate

"I love this drink! I make it all the time now instead of drinking powdered hot chocolate every day. I half the recipe and it fills a huge mug almost three-quarters of the way. Must try!"

-PoshTotty

Classic Margarita

"I had my first Margarita in Mexico City over 30 years ago and this recipe is obviously what they used. I abhor those bar Margarita in which they add simple syrup, and other foreign matter. I make them by this recipe every time!"

-David W.

Watermelon Agua Fresca

"A simple and great recipe. Agua fresca is super refreshing and amazing for a hot summer day."

-Probably This

Agua de Jamaica

"This hibiscus flower-infused water is not only colorful but also refreshing! It pairs so well with many Mexican foods such as Mole Poblano."

-clubfoody

Champurrado

"Utterly delicious! The masa harina makes such a special flavor and texture."

-Mia in Germany

Agua Fresca de Papaya

"Love the recipe!! I served it at a party and everyone loved it! I didn't have a strainer so I put it through some cheese cloth, which was a little difficult, but it was definitely worth it!"

-Cheerleader

The Ultimate Margarita

"Simple and perfect! Unfortunately, I ran out of tequila and couldn't make more."

-Adopt Pets

Banana-Mango Batidos

"This was really good! I made it today after I spent the day at the pool. So refreshing! I used frozen mango chunks, but next time I think I'll try fresh."

-AngieMae

Blueberry-Banana Batidos

"Wow! It was my first time to use buttermilk in something other than baking, and now I'll certainly be doing it again. It was thick and creamy and sweet with a nice tangy undertone."

-TexasToast R

Pineapple Agua Fresca

"Loved it! Smooth and fresh! I used my stick blender on the pineapple and mint and added the juice of a fresh lime. The mint and the lime balance out the pineapple flavor so this is not too overwhelming."

-kiwidutch

Cucumber Agua Fresca

"So good, so good, so good. Wow, what flavor. I really enjoyed this refreshing drink. Loved it, you could taste the cucumber, lime, agave syrup and salt. Simply perfect, I can't wait to have this again when it's warmer out."

-Baby Kato

Spiced Agua de Jamaica

"I love, love, love agua de jamaica, so I knew this would be a winner with me. I wasn't sure how the spices were going to be in this, but they were perfect (not too strong, just a hint of them in the finished drink)."

-Muffin Goddess

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