Mexico’s drink scene is about so much more than margaritas and micheladas. In fact, outside of its favorite alcoholic beverages, this Central American country has all kinds of delicious non-alcoholic drinks that you can try on your vacation south of the border.
Here are four that you must order while in Mexico.
Agua de Jamaica
Agua de Jamaica can easily be described as a hibiscus iced tea. Steeped with dried hibiscus flowers and then enhanced with sugar and a little bit of lime, this is a great caffeine-free alternative to iced tea.
Jarritos
Looking to give a Mexican drink a try but don’t want to make one of your own in the kitchen? Pop into your local Latin American grocery store and buy one of these delicious fruit sodas, which are beloved in Mexico.
Horchata
Mexican horchata is different from its Spanish cousin as it uses rice and cinnamon as the base to make this creamy, milky drink. Some people think it’s just too rich, but I think it’s a perfect way to beat the heat.
Aguas Frescas
Now, this is a Mexican drink that you can customize endlessly. What is agua fresca? Well, it’s essentially a fruit slushy that can be made with the fruit of your choice, some ice, and some lime juice. Yum.