Mexican Food Guide: Drinks

From margaritas to micheladas, here are some of the best Mexican drinks in Cincinnati.
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Jalapeño Pineapple Rita

This spiced-up drink at Agave & Rye treats people to a tongue-burning twist on a classic margarita, with jalapeño-infused tequila, pineapple juice, sugar water, fresh lime juice, and “secrets.” ♦ Multiple locations


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Sparkler Margs

Add some spark into your life and bring flavorful fun to your Mi Cozumel table with these colorful cocktails. The Queen Margarita, Fountain Margarita, Fishbowl Margarita, and Ivy Margarita each come with their own sparkler decoration for a bit of added excitement. ♦ Multiple locations


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Espresso Horchata

Garnished with a cinnamon stick, Bakersfield OTR brings the sweet silkiness of Mexican horchata alive with the zing of Esplòlon Blanco tequila, Spanish Licor 43, Punt e Mes, bitters, and cold brew in this rich cocktail. ♦ 1213 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, (513) 579-0446


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Michelada

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant’s Mexican twist on a Bloody Mary skips the vodka and instead cracks open a beer, adding Tajín, lime, and tomato juice to make for a refreshingly savory drink. ♦ Multiple locations


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Carajillo

This cocktail from Mita’s combines drinks and dessert by merging the citrus and vanilla tones of Licor 43 with espresso, creating a smooth pick-me-up to help you conclude (or continue) your night. ♦ 501 Race St., downtown, (513) 421-6482


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Paleta Shots

At Olla in Covington, tanginess and sweetness collide under a Tajín rim in this Mexican candy–inspired shot. Spiced with Valentina hot sauce and Chamoy, this drink gets its fruity flavor from watermelon puree blended with tequila. ♦ 302 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Covington, (859) 261-6552

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