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Raise your glass to the perfect harmony of flavours with the best Mexican cocktails and food pairings, where centuries-old traditions meet refreshing flavours and lively fiestas. From the bustling streets of Mexico City to the tranquil beaches of Cancun, Mexico has a rich and diverse cocktail culture that is as bold and colourful as its people and landscapes.



1. Margarita with Carnitas

Pair Margaritas and Carnitas to stimulate your tastebuds. While savouring the rich and flavourful slow-cooked pork, the refreshing citrusy notes of the Margarita provide a delectable balance. The zesty citrus and salt rim of the Margarita complement the natural flavours of the Carnitas.

Best Served With: Carnitas

Best Mexican Cocktails - Margarita
Margarita


2. Carajillo with Pulled Pork Enchiladas

Carajillo and Pulled Pork Enchiladas offer a delicious combination of flavours. The coffee’s slight bitterness provides a pleasing contrast to the enchilada sauce’s sweet and sour flavours, resulting in a well-rounded and satisfying taste experience. The velvety texture of the Carajillo lends a touch of luxury to the enchiladas, elevating them to new heights.

Best Served With: Pulled Pork Enchiladas

Best Mexican Cocktails - Carajillo
Carajillo
Pulled Pork Enchiladas

3. Chelada with Ceviche

Chelada is a traditional Mexican beer cocktail that combines the crispness of light beer with the tanginess of lime juice and a pinch of salt. Its characteristics make it an ideal complement to the vibrant flavours of the popular seafood dish ceviche. The Ceviche’s zingy citrus and delicate flavours harmonise wonderfully with the Chelada.

Best Served With: Ceviche

Best Mexican Cocktails - Chelada
Chelada
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4. Cafe de olla with Huevos Rancheros

Awaken your senses with the aromatic allure of Mexican coffee, and start your day off right with a steaming cup of café de olla alongside a hearty plate of huevos rancheros. The warm, comforting notes of café de olla provide a delightful contrast to the savoury goodness of huevos rancheros, making it the ultimate breakfast pairing.

Best Served With: Huevos Rancheros

Best Mexican Cocktails - Mexican Coffee
Mexian Coffee – Cafe de olla

5. Mezcal Mules with Chipotle Prawns

Imagine the enticing aroma of prawns marinated in a smoky chipotle marinade sizzling in the air. While you savour the delectable prawns, the Mezcal Mule is the ideal accompaniment. Each taste of the Mezcal Mule provides a smoky, cooling interlude between bites of the spicy prawns, enhancing the flavours and providing a respite from the heat.

Best Served With: Chipotle Prawns

Best Mexican Cocktails - Mezcal Mule
Mezcal Mule

6. Mezcalita with Baja Fish Tacos

The pairing of Mezcalita cocktails and Baja Fish Tacos creates a tantalising combination that brings together the smoky flavours of mezcal with the fresh and zesty elements of the tacos. Mezcalita, a cocktail prepared with mezcal as its base spirit, contributes a distinctive and robust flavour to the pairing.

Best Served With: Baja Fish Tacos


7. Michelada with Discada Tacos

The Michelada, a popular beer-based cocktail, mixed with beer, lime juice, hot sauce, and spices complements the hearty and savoury Discada Tacos perfectly. The crisp and effervescent beer in the cocktail provides a cooling and balancing element to the rich and savoury tacos, creating a delightful contrast of flavours.

Best Served With: Discada Tacos


8. Paloma with Beef Barbacoa

The combination of Paloma cocktails and Beef Barbacoa produces a tantalising flavour fusion. The cocktail’s bright and tart grapefruit flavours pair wonderfully with the tender and savoury beef barbacoa. The effervescence and spicy notes of the Paloma complement the tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef marinated with traditional Mexican seasonings.

Best Served With: Slow Cooker Barbacoa


9. Spicy cucumber margarita with Chicken Fajitas

The combination of Spicy Cucumber Margaritas and Chicken Fajitas is both refreshing and flavourful. A distinct variation on the classic cocktail, the Spicy Cucumber Margarita adds a refreshing note to the pairing. The hint of spice, complement the sizzling Chicken Fajitas flawlessly.

Best Served With: Chicken Fajitas


10. Bloody Maria with Carne Asada Tacos

Pairing the best Mexican cocktails like Bloody Marias with legendary grilled beef tacos like Carne Asada is a strong and robust combo. The Bloody Maria gives the duo an extra kick of smoke and heat, combining – tomato juice, hot sauce, and savoury spices that pairs flawlessly with the tender and marinated Carne Asada.

Best Served With: Carne Asada Tacos

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