This Champurrado recipe is the perfect way to get familiar with atoles. Wait, what? Atoles are a class of hearty Mexican drinks that use corn as the flavor base. Yes, corn! There are loads of atole recipes that you can add to your kitchen arsenal, but today we’re focusing on the chocolate atole (Champurrado). It’s the…
Drinks
Are you thirsty?! Here are some great Mexican Drink recipes to try out.
Michelada Recipe (Spicy Mexican Beer)
Micheladas are becoming more popular in the States and for good reason — they are a remarkably satisfying way to light a fire under your weekly routine. I think they’re best served with a small dose of masochism, where the only thing that can quench that salty lip-tingling heat is another sip of the very…
Agua de Jamaica — Hibiscus Iced Tea
Next time you come across one of these bags of Hibiscus flowers, consider buying it — you can use them to make a delicious batch of Agua de Jamaica, one of Mexico’s most common agua frescas. You’ll definitely find these Hibiscus flowers in Hispanic markets, but even some general grocers are starting to carry them. Sometimes…
Mexican Horchata: Rice and Almond Drink
Head back in time to a world without soda and it’ll be much easier to find a refreshing glass of Horchata. Or you can skip the time machine and make your own batch at home. Horchata is one of Mexico’s most common agua frescas and this easy-to-make recipe is perfect if you’re new to this…