Anyone vacationing in Mexico this month will discover that it's impossible to escape the independence celebrations!
Mexican Independence Day fell on September 16, but the parties began on the night of Sept. 15 when Mexicans and visitors alike gather in bars, streets, restaurants and resorts across the country for the famous "Grito de Independencia" (Independence Cry). And the celebration continues all through the month.
Sandos Hotels & Resortsin top Mexico beach destinations will have plenty of fun and activities for our guests to enjoy on this exciting and patriotic holiday, with games, Mexican cuisine, specialty drinks and much more. When vacationing in Mexico, you'll see green, white and red decorations everywhere you turn to commemorate the colors of the flag, and of course Mexican Independence Day is also the perfect time to try the country's most iconic drinks. Below are Mexico's five most patriotic drinks to try this month:
Banderitas
What better way to celebrate Mexico's independence than with the Mexican flag? This combination of three shots creates the three colors of the flag: green, white and red. The first shot is lime juice, the second is tequila, and the third is sangrita (a tomato-based chaser).
Tequila
Mexico's most famous spirit! Created from the blue agave plant, tequila is true Mexican heritage, making it the perfect way to celebrate the country's Independence Day. To really appreciate the flavor, make sure to chase your tequila shot with salt and lime.
Micheladas
Many, many Mexicans love this beer-based drink, but for non-Mexicans, it's admittedly an acquired taste. Micheladas combine beer, lime juice and a variety of sauces and spices in a salt-rimmed glass. The sauces and spices vary from state to state (and even from bar to bar!), but popular michelada ingredients include worcestershire sauce, maggi sauce, chamoy chile powder and clamato.
Pulque
Centuries ago, pulque was considered sacred and used exclusively for the upper class in what is now central Mexico. Made from the sap of the maguey plant, this milky-white drink became available to everyone after the Spanish conquista, but it had lost its popularity until recently when tourists became intrigued by the sacred drink.
Mezcal
There's a Mexican saying that goes, "Para todo mal… mezcal. Para todo bien… también." (For anything bad… mezcal. For everything good… the same." This distilled Mexican drink is made from the heart of the maguey plant, and is usually taken straight (almost never mixed in cocktails). In recent years, mezcal has skyrocketed in popularity among Mexicans and tourists alike, and even flavored versions of the drink are starting to pop up in bars across the country.
Travelers visiting the colorful country of Mexico during the month of September will be welcomed by all kinds of Mexican Independence Day drinks and traditions. It's a beautiful time of year for a beach vacation in Cancun, the Riviera Maya or Los Cabos.
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