As Cinco de Mayo approaches, millions of Americans start looking forward to celebrating this holiday with parades, music, dancing and parties. Naturally, no celebration is really a celebration without food and beverages - and no Cinco de Mayo party can really be a proper fiesta without plenty of authentic Mexican food and beverages. If you are planning a party for this May 5th, you will need to be prepared by having plenty of drinks on hand for your guests - but what are appropriate Cinco de Mayo beverages? If you are at a loss as to what to serve at your holiday party, keep reading for a few ideas for Mexican drinks, which make perfect refreshments for this holiday.
Horchata:
Horchata is a lightly sweetened, cinnamon-spiced beverage made from rice. You can find horchata concentrate at Mexican groceries or if you would like to make it yourself, there are recipes available online. It is a refreshing drink, which children and adults will love, and a great choice for non-alcoholic Cinco de Mayo beverages.
Agua Frescas:
Agua frescas are fruit punches (though some are made from herbs as well) which are refreshing and less sweet than their American counterparts. They are easy to make from fresh fruit if you have a blender; try making some with guava, mango, and other tropical fruits for a slightly sweet, thirst quenching beverage for your Cinco de Mayo party.
Mexican soft drinks:
There are some Mexican brands of soda and mineral water, which are widely available in groceries in the US. You can find flavors including tamarind, grapefruit, Jamaica (hibiscus) and others, which have a south of the border flair. Made with real sugar rather than corn syrup, these sodas have that "this is what soda used to taste like" quality.
Granitas are popular in Mexico. Use them to finish off a meal of authentic Mexican food with your favorite Mexican recipes. Make a big batch to accompany your Cinco de Mayo when you host a party. They are a great way to cool off any time the weather is warm.
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