About Flavored Wines from Mexico

About Flavored Wines from Mexico
Mexican spirits are all about beverages made from the agave plant, with the two most famous products being tequila and Mezcal. These products range from rustic and rough to polished and world-class; they are enjoyed by the common man as well as celebrities and they are consumed throughout Mexico as well as in the United States and many other countries. While both tequila and mezcal are made from the agave plant, mezcal can be produced from many varieties from several area, while tequila can only be made from the blue agave and only from the Jalisco district. There are several types of tequila, from the most basic, clear examples that can be sipped or serve as the base of numerous cocktails, all the way up to aged (añejo) versions that have gold or amber colors, smoky, caramel and honeyed aromas and a long, elegant finish that are meant for after dinner enjoyment on their own or with a cigar. Tequila had become an enormous industry in Mexico and today the product is made by small family-owned companies as well as large multimillion dollar beverage giants. There is also a small amount of liqueurs made in Mexico, such as those made from honey, coconut and even local flowers such as the Xtabentun; production is limited, but quality is quite high.

Top Picks for Mexico

Flavored Wines

Cazadores Spicy Margarita
95 points
A rock solid sparkling Margarita with a kick; balanced, spicy, and delicious.
Big Sipz Spiked Fruit Punch
88 points
While it may be sweet up front, the mixed tropical fruits and pleasantly sour notes will sweep over your tongue making it hard to put down.
Cazadores Margarita
88 points
A fun, fizzy tangy cocktail that's balanced and crowd-pleasing.
Big Sipz Lime Margarita
87 points
Easy and pleasant enough; crush a cooler of these with your buddies to start your summer.
Hornitos Pineapple Tequila Seltzer
87 points
Super crushable and easy going pineapple soda for any warm day by the water.
Hornitos Lime Tequila Seltzer
87 points
A crisp and refreshing RTD that conveys the essence of Tequila with a lime twist.
Hornitos Passion Fruit Tequila Seltzer
86 points
Easy going fruit and floral notes of the tropics; relax on the beach with a couple of these and drift away.
Hornitos Mango Tequila Seltzer
86 points
Sweet tropical melon and a touch of agave make for an approachable and easy to drink cocktail.
Cazadores Paloma
86 points
A soft, sweet and rounded cocktail.
Altos Strawberry Margarita
85 points
An interesting red berry and lime Margarita themed sipping adventure.