Offer your customers a taste of the Mexican beverage experience, from the thirst-slaking delight of agua fresca to the more potent pleasure of mezcal. Take a big gulp of these refreshing potables: AGUA FRESCA, or fresh water with fruit. This classic light drink is composed mostly of water with fruit blended or squeezed into it, or vegetables such as cucumbers and celery, dried hibiscus flowers, rice or tamarind. MEXICAN SODA, far more interesting than their U.S. versions, with flavors like tamarind, sangria and hibiscus, and use of cane sugar vs. high-fructose corn syrup. Among the fizzy faves: • JARRITOS, or little pots, the best-selling Mexican soda in the states, in 11 flavors including guava and mango. • APPLE SODAS, such as Mundet's Sidral red apple variety, CocaCola’s Manzana Lift and PepsiCo’s Manzanita Sol. • TOPO SABORES SODAS, in a range of sweet, vibrant flavors including orange, strawberry and pineapple. • SANGRÍA SEÑORIAL resembles a mixed-fruit wine cooler, but contains no alcohol. Serve with a squeeze of lemon or lime to brighten the grape and cherry flavors. • MEXICAN COKE, which has gathered a cult following in the U.S. with its use of only cane sugar.
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