Picture the sound of the sea, the warmth of the sun caressing your skin, and one of these tropical drinks in your hand.
The beach, the good life. Did you know that Mexico has 9,330 kilometers of coastline? We’re surrounded by beautiful beaches, which is why people from all over the world travel long distances to enjoy them. We’re truly spoiled!
There’s no better symbol of a vacation than a variety of tropical cocktails that take you straight to the beach.
Discover the favorite drinks of this paradise that everyone loves and that bring smiles from the very first sip!
Take advantage of your next vacation—or the next opportunity that comes along—to escape to the beach, relax, soak up the sun, and enjoy all the benefits the sea offers for both body and mind.
However, no beach day is complete without a tropical cocktail—those mixed drinks, with or without alcohol, that can be enjoyed year-round, though they’re the perfect match for summer and beach days in Mexico.
That’s why I set out to ask an expert which tropical cocktails are perfect for the beach in Mexico—and he even shared their ingredients.
1. Margarita
From Mexico to the world.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz tequila
- 1 part triple sec or Cointreau
- 1 part lime or lemon juice
- Crushed ice
Rim the margarita glass with salt.
2. Piña Colada
From Puerto Rico, one of the favorite cocktails.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz of white rum
- 1 oz of coconut cream
- 3 oz of pineapple juice
- 1 cup of crushed ice
- 1 pineapple slice
3. Welcome to the Jungle
The best combination of tropical fruits.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz of banana liqueur
- 1 oz of coconut liqueur
- 1 1/2 oz of white rum
- 2 oz of pineapple juice
- 2 oz of cranberry juice
4. Sex on the Beach
The most peculiar name, born in Florida, USA.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz of almond liqueur
- 1 oz of apricot liqueur
- 1 1/2 oz of vodka
- 2 oz of orange juice
- 2 oz of cranberry juice
5. Mai Tai
An American-origin cocktail, despite its name.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz of almond liqueur
- 1 oz of cassis liqueur
- 1 1/2 oz of dark rum
- 2 oz of pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz of lemon juice
6. Miami Vice
The exclusive flavor of Miami, Florida. Everything is frozen and served by separating the colors.
Ingredients:
- Piña colada
- Strawberry daiquiri
7. Ojo Rojo (Red Eye)
Famous from the movie Cocktail. In various parts of Mexico it usually has slightly different names.
Ingredients:
- A few drops of Maggi sauce
- A few drops of Worcestershire sauce
- A few drops of Tabasco sauce
- 1/2 oz of lemon juice
- Half beer
- Half Clamato
The glass is frosted with salt.
8. Havana Lights
The flavor and brightness of Cuba.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz of melon liqueur
- 1 1/2 oz of coconut liqueur
- Topn up with orange juice and pineapple juice
9. Vodka Tonic
Russian or Polish, vodka is here to stay.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz of vodka
- Top with tonic water
- Lemon twist
Are you craving some?
Perhaps due to local customs, the preparation is not the same from one bar to another.
Remember, you can ask for your drinks with or without alcohol, or adjust the amount to your preference. The most important thing is to enjoy and stay safe without overdoing it.
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Here’s to many more refreshing days at the beach and good health!
Special thanks to: Diego Canul Madera, Cancun mixologist.