Since lime trees are so abundant in central and southern México, it’s no surprise that good use is made of the leaves as well as the fruit. The following agua, or fruit drink, is probably one of the cheapest and best drinks in the country and perfect for anyone with access to a lime tree. The amount […]
Continue ReadingThis is not the classic margarita, but it’s a great summer blender drink that can be made in quantity. Try this frozen margarita with strawberries instead of mangos. Ingredients 10 ounces frozen diced mango ¼ cup fresh lime juice ¾ cup tequila 2 tablespoons Triple Sec or Cointreau 2 tablespoons sugar 2 cups ice water […]
Continue Reading2 C. tomato juice juice of 5 limes juice of 3 oranges 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. piquín pepper Combine all liquid ingredients, then add salt and pepper, adjusting amount of pepper to taste. Serve with good tequila Published or Updated on: January 1, 2006
Continue ReadingIngredients: 1 measure of tequila 3 measures of orange juice 1 measure of grenadine juice from 1/2 lime crushed ice Preparation: Combine the tequila, orange juice and lime juice in a shaker, shake well and strain. Fill a tall glass 2/3 full of crushed ice and add strained tequila/juice mixture. Pour grenadine over all and […]
Continue ReadingIngredients: 1 measure of tequila 3 measures of orange juice 1 measure of grenadine juice from 1/2 lime crushed ice Preparation: Combine the tequila, orange juice and lime juice in a shaker, shake well and strain. Fill a tall glass 2/3 full of crushed ice and add strained tequila/juice mixture. Pour grenadine over all and […]
Continue ReadingA kid-friendly rompope, this is an adaptation of a recipe from Abuelita, a popular brand of Mexican chocolate. Adults who want their “cheer” and their chocolate, too, can add rum to their drinks. Ingredients: 3 ¼ cups evaporated milk 1 ¾ cups sweetened condensed milk 2 cups water 3 tablets (3.3 ounces each) Mexican chocolate 4 egg […]
Continue ReadingIngredients: 3 cups grapefruit flavored pop 1 cup white wine 1/4 cup tequila 1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled and cut into small (1/4″) dice juice of 1 lime a dash of salt crushed ice Preparation: Combine the grapefruit pop, white wine, tequila, lemon juice and salt. Place some crushed ice in a 1 qt. pitcher, […]
Continue ReadingThis chocolate-y concoction is Mexico’s answer to the Brandy Alexander. Creamy and just a bit sweet, it makes a nice special-occasion drink. Any tequila may be used, although blanco (white) is preferable in combination with the other flavors. Ingredients: 2 oz. tequila 1 oz. creme de cacao 1 oz. light cream 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder […]
Continue ReadingMexican Kitchen To Part 2 Tequila: the name alone conjures up a variety of images associated with the Mexican cultural landscape. From its beginnings in the blue agave fields of Jalisco, to its consumption in humble cantinas and trendy restaurants, tequila is the quintessentially Mexican drink. The incredible growth industry which has spawned over three hundred new […]
Continue ReadingI hadn’t been to Boca del Rio in many years, and was surprised to see it transformed from a sleepy fishing village to a gastronomic center. At a fair there, with a friend from Veracruz, just about everyone was drinking the local specialty called a toro – bull – probably because of its potency. It […]
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