Horchata (Mexican Rice Drink)

1 cup uncooked white rice2 sticks cinnamon1/4 cup slivered almonds1 quart water1/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractGrind rice to a coarse meal in a blender. Mix toget ...

Mango Liquado

1/4 cup pur?ed mango1 cup water*2 handsful ice2 tablespoons superfine sugarPut all ingredients into a blender and blend for 15 seconds only. Immediately strain through a fine sieve into a glass. Dri ...

Mango Tango

2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped    mango (or papaya), chilled1 cup ice cold orange juice1/2 cup ice cold milk2 tablespoons honeyCombine all ingredients in a blender. Process until smo ...

Margaritas Fruta

Use frozen raspberries or strawberries, pineapple, banana or any other favorite fruit.Juice of 4 Mexican limes4 ounces favorite fruit6 ounces tequila1 ounce Triple Sec3 cups ice cubes (or more)Pr ...

Mexican Cocoa

This is the traditional accompaniment for sweet tamales.2 cups milk3 (1-inch) cinnamon sticks4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, broken into small pieces2 tablespoons dark brown sugarGround cinnamon (op ...

Mexican Eggnog (Rompope)

2 cups granulated sugar8 egg yolks2/3 cup whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 can sweetened condensed milk2 cups light or dark rum2/3 cup bourbonBeat sugar and egg yolks together un ...

Anise Tea (T? de Anis)

5 cups water2 1/2 teaspoons aniseedGranulated sugar, to tasteBring water to a boil and add aniseed. Remove the pot from the heat and let it steep, covered, for 20 minutes, then strain out t ...

Mexican Hot Chocolate

3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate6 cups milk1/4 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons vanilla extract6 cinnamon sticks (optional)Using a sharp k ...

Nogales Margarita

Cross the border from Nogales, Arizona, into Nogales, Mexico, and this is what you'll be served when you order a margarita.1 shot tequila1 shot Cointreau1 shot Mexican lime juiceCoarse or kosher ...

Orange Liquado

2 oranges, cut into eighths and juiced1 cup water*2 handsful ice2 1/2 tablespoons superfine sugarPut everything, including the orange peels and juice, into a blender and blend for 4 seconds only. I ...