Mexican Cocktails YOU should make!

[@northsevilla5960]

As a mexican i'm glad you are trying to put Charanda on the map Also you should give a try on Sotol and Pox

[@ttvskrillex]

As a bean*

[@b3an3er]

El tarascó 🔥🔥

[@azoe400]

@@ttvskrillex 🤓

[@fasteddylove-muffin6415]

What is Pox?

[@GrantMcWilliams]

The trick with Carajillos that you will see if you go to a restaurant where they prepare it at the table (I recommend El Cardinal in CDMX) is that you only put a couple of ice cubes in the shaker and you shake it until they're gone - that may take 30 seconds. Magic happens, really. If you don't do this you end up with cold espresso and licor 43. Believe me, there is a difference between a 10 second shaken Carajillo and one that goes until the ice is gone. Try it. If you have dense ice (such as from a silicone ice cube tray) use 2 cubes and shake until they're gone, if you have ice from an ice maker use 3-4. If you want the drink to remain cold add more cubes after you pour into the glass.

[@elmerglue21]

I tried it. Tasted so good, like an affogato. Like vanilla ice cream with some coffee. With just two ingredients, I didn’t know that was possible. And I thought carajillos were mid after I tried it once with just a couple of seconds on the shake. Damn near incredible. God bless

[@vincem92]

In amatitan, jalisco, there's a place called Cantaritos El Guero. They have cantaritos so big they literally pour 2 full bottles of tequila in it. There are a few vids on youtube, it is great 😀

[@nayvett08]

Love Cantaritos El Guero!!! My fam is from Jalisco and we try to make a trip to that place every time we go visit.

[@thickerliquor]

The Paloma is a super refreshing drink - right on !!!!

[@timcameron52]

I gotta tell you Leandro, I don’t think there is any reason not to use Squirt in a Paloma. It has something more tart and citric than the juice/simple/soda water combo. It’s going to be more consistent than than fresh gf juice. Now, Squirt in addition to fresh gf juice is fantastic because you get the citric acid kick of the squirt, and some beautiful color and citrus texture from the juice.

[@robertolopez6153]

Squirt is good but have you had a Paloma with the Jarritos Grapefruit soda? I think it beats out Squirt as it doesn’t taste as sugary and has more of a citrus taste in my opinion.

[@skraegorn7317]

For sure, there’s a reason they sell canned Paloma’s in Mexico with Squirt and El Jimador blanco.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

I think the squirt version is great but there’s always a reason to do things differently. I think getting stuck on certain versions because they’re traditional or that’s how it was created is an enemy of progress and I maintain that there’s more than one way to make a drink and what’s best is a decision left to the drinker. You’ve made good points but that doesn’t mean that the drink in this video isn’t fantastic in its own way

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Jarritos grapefruit is killer 🔥🔥🔥

[@Mantrahiroshima]

Couldn’t agree more the squirt/jarritos version is just outright better

[@srequiemf35]

This content es LEGIT! It’s true, those are the most popular cocktails in Mexico.

[@joeknowme7968]

The cantarito was my favorite when I lived in teocaltiche I was 18 years old in 1999

[@zephyrozz3910]

He forgot probably the most well know in all parts of mexico "Michelada" granted its made with beer so maybe that's why. Also, from Jalisco and we add a bit more to the Cantarito, mainly to accommodate the Mexican pallet but I would say it's a solid recipe for those trying it out the first time!

[@yeedig01]

You just answered your own question. It’s made with beer, hence not a cocktail. But I agree, I can drink micheladas any day. They’re so good!

[@thomashill9591]

Been loving the content lately, learning a lot of stuff that I wouldn't have come across anywhere else, would definitely appreciate a charanda episode

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Oooh it’s coming

[@MyArrrrrrrrrrrrrrrm]

Also a very traditional and usually never talked about spirit is mexican aguardiente, white sugarcane spirit. And a cocktail thats also very popular and traditionally made in a lot of small towns is a Pajarete or Cafe de Olla.

[@tobydrum37]

As a mexican I was a little dissapointed you didn't use sangrita in the vampiro; that's where the name comes from, sangrita, sangre, blood in English, so: vampiro, or vampire. But your recipe does seem very very interesting, I'd love to try it out. Your paloma looks very very good amigo. Cantarito's can have some variations, I'd say your cantarito maybe was a little short on salt, but it looks soooo god bro. Try adding chamoy and Tajin to your cantarito's rim, it's amazing.

[@susantuna3434]

El uso de viuda de Sánchez para el vampiro es la vercion rápida y floja de un vampiro tradicional y es la más conocida

[@delgadogarces]

Limantur Mexico City consistently one the best places for cocktails.

[@jose-rome837]

Man just because I seen you use quality, no additives fake tequilas, deserves a thumb ups and a subscribe! Congrats on a great video!

[@p.j.b.9999]

A bartender in Mexico introduced us to adding a splash of light beer to a Paloma, not soda. It adds a touch of creaminess and effervescence. So darn good!

[@Jobensi_vlog]

Great video, thanks! Really loved the way the pronunciation on the cocktail names was spot on spanish!

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

My family is from Argentina so I hope I have somewhat passable pronunciation 😂

[@Jobensi_vlog]

@@TheEducatedBarfly que bien ché, gracias!

[@keithjones5309]

In the height of laziness the other night, I poured a couple of oz of mezcal in a glass, put in a pinch of sal de gusano and gave it a good stir, then dropped in a dried lime wheel. It was surprisingly good.

[@unneomexaenlacocina9380]

It's called derecho

[@orlybriceno]

For 5 de Mayo, I've always liked the idea of 'The French Intervention' cocktail because of the name, since that was exactly what the Batalla de Puebla was about, as the only Mexican ingredient in the cocktail is tequila.

[@manolofight]

As a Mexican on the wine trade business (as well as spirits), I’m so glad you have a bottle of Arete tequila, that is a really good one not like the most popular brands that are thrown to the US market, I personally prefer mezcal and White tequilas that are more complex and sort of sweet of the agave instead of excessive masking of flavors with barrel aging

[@davidamezcua3487]

I think the Sangrita version of the Vampiro is the most prevalent in Mexico, at least in Jalisco most places make it this way. and I know many people think the Margarita is the most popular drink but its really the Cantarito or just a good ol' tequila, squirt and soda water

[@marioelbros]

Nah, Palomas are far more popular than cantaritos.

[@TequilaPrincessMx]

Love to see people pulling away from the typical margaritas and even more so promoting mexican spirits that aren't as popular, not even everywhere in Mexico like Charanda. Thanks! Deeply appreciated!

[@mariom5164]

I recommend you try cocktails with an ancho chile liqueur called ancho reyes, as a bartender in Mexico I can say that it is one of my favorite liqueurs, besides that we also have a corn liqueur that you should try, they are very interesting and allow you to play with the flavors in unique ways, excellent video! Cheers!

[@humchan2k]

Leandro uses ancho Reyes repeatedly on this channel!

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

we have a whole video on ancho reyes right here kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4TEd2andtuYiLM

[@fozzyozzy1030]

Is the corn liqeur nixtal?

[@manuelfuentesguerra88]

If you use Mezcal (non smoked) and tamarind Jarritos in that cantarito with ice you will love it my friend, so hope you try it. Greetings from Michoacan.

[@conradoserranoii3675]

Vampiros in south tx we used viuda de sanchez sangrita. With grapefruit soda, although I prefer juice to soda, all other ingredients are the same.

[@thee_calamity]

A good michelada also hits the spot! 🔥😋

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Yea. Yea it does.

[@lxxwj]

you mightve just sold me on charanda, anything that tastes like a combo of agricole and jamaican rum is right up my alley

[@marjoe32]

The vampiro is famous in chapala. We drive from guadalajara go get it on new years. When I tried to remake i used salt, pomegranate,orange and lime juice with heredura reposado

[@MickyAvStickyHands]

Might be the first time a Vampiro has ever been served that beautifully. Usually it's served in a bag, on the side of the road 20 miles outside of town.

[@michaelgonzalez9708]

I had a cantarito in the small island of janitzio with my father and the use middle fresh fruit and left it in the cup with a chamuy and spiced rim. Perfect cocktail with a stunning view. Still have the cup from that day

[@wewuzkangz7969]

Made the Paloma and it legitimately was the best Paloma I’ve had in my life

[@MrChipoclas]

I appreciate you using Charanda. There was I time when I would receive charanda from my family from Michoacan and that's what I used for my cocktails.

[@solidTONER]

The cantarito are also very popular in Southern California

[@Momcozz]

My family is from Uruapan was just there in August. Loved seeing you use Uruapan Charanda ❤

[@classyboy04]

Cantartos are my favorite. Just had one this past weekend

[@BRAZILonPCin360p]

Its great to see the carajillo! i had it a few times in CDMX, the best one i had they torched the liquor 43 to burn off some alcohol and bring out more of the caramel notes.

[@palomamoya1715]

okay, low key glad that I knew all the drinks referenced in this vidoe. All delicious recipes. Thanks!

[@reyramirez6362]

Hi there from Mexico City, I loved the variations you made, they look yummy! As for the Vampiro’s history, I’m not sure where they com from, but its very usual to find them in the street fairs along with the Cantarito (also known as Jarrito) you can see people jumping into carnival rides while holding these cocktails in their hands, not kidding

[@oswaldoivancontrerassanche1721]

This is a huge upgrade of this cocktails, I'm from Aguascalientes Mex, I have made some of yours recipes in my house, all has been the Best of the Best. Saludos

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Cheers! Thanks for the support!

[@tbobtbob330]

I usually buy a can of vampiro at the tienda where I get groceries every week here in northern Baja. I had no idea what was in it.

[@mischievousjr.9299]

This is super dope, also nice touch with the Clay Cup!

[@admiralstiffplank]

Some staff from a bar called Hanky Panky in Mexico did a guest shift at a bar in Toronto not too long ago. They were great.

[@j.alexro1914]

Could you make some drinks with mezcal

[@decimodanlive]

As a Mexican I have to admit that “Carajillo” is a Cuban drink but it is very famous here and the way you prepared it is very accurate. Thank you very much for your video!

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

The Carajillo is a Spanish drink but is incredibly popular throughout the Latin world. I added it in this video due to its popularity in Mexico

[@decimodanlive]

@@TheEducatedBarfly I started to investigate and you are absolutely right, thank you very much for the clarification! By the way, I had never tried a carajillo that included Charanda (which is a distillate that many Mexicans are unaware of) but I think it suits it quite well! If possible, I would like a video using different distillates of Mezcal (Tequila, Bacanora, Sotol, Mezcal, Raicilla, etc.) to see what they can do with those drinks, since in Mexico it is not common to make cocktails with these drinks. thanks for your answer!

[@afternoonview]

Thank you for your take on the vampiro, made this one myself with a quarter slice of onion and a sliced red pepper in the shaker, garnished the glas with salt and pepper mix and a jalapeno and orange slice. Not into bloody Marie's, but i do like the vampiro. Thank you again my favorite KZbin bartender, you're a pro 👍👊🍸🍹

[@MarcosSerna]

I would always recommend a regal shake ( short shake with grapefuit peel in tin) to really get that last bit of depth from the oils, especially if you dont have fee brothers grapefruit bitters. Awesome video of my peoples cocktails!!

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Regal shaking is always 🙌🏼

[@Captainfoggleberry]

I use the Diffords recipe for my Paloma which grapefruit juice and grapefruit jarritos soda and honestly man, it's much nicer. So delicious.

[@NitroCerber]

I have just made Vampiro and I gotta say this is one interesting cocktail. I was expecting it to taste strange in a bad way... but it does in a good one. So many contradicting flavors yet they work great together.

[@vicfig26]

You are the first non Mexican bar man that knows how to make a cantarito. Props to you ser

[@aronmartinez9673]

The Vampiro sounds awesome. I'll be making that this weekend.

[@ikd3240]

Interesting recipes. I will definitely try the Vampiro, that one sounds yummy!

[@MarquisDeSade415]

Holy shit! Long time I don’t see that bottle. I live my from 7-14 in Uruapan Michoacán loved, best childhood a kid could ask for, small city with a lot to explore in weekends in the surrounding areas.

[@jessisanchez8150]

Mexican here, I have a recipe you may have an into, but here it is: Fill a shot glass with your favorite Tequila. Grab a pint glass, flip it upside down. Place the shot glass inside the pint glass until the rim of the glass touches the pint. Flip both over holding both carefully, the pint glass should be standing up while the shot glass is upside down still holding the Tequila inside. Pour in your favorite Mexican Lager on top. Top with a bit of dark soda. Every time you take a sip, a bit of Tequila pours out of the shot. Submarino Rojo (Russian Submarine)

[@quiltbugj]

I live in Jalisco - The Vampiro is sold on the side of the road in a plastic bag with a straw!! The Carajillo is my favorite.

[@healthcoachadrian]

Try to get your hands on a bottle of “el tarasco” it’s charanda. It is from my family’s hometown! It’s really tasty.

[@robertreymundo5398]

Arette and el Tesoro tequila is always a good choice! 👍

[@elarhy]

My parents would let me drink vampiro mix with grapefruit soda (it's NOT alcoholic) as a kid, it's very tasty

[@LeslieDugger]

It’s orange season so Been making Mezmosas lately. So good!

[@b.johnathanwarriorinagarde7980]

A margarita made with Hussongs and a paloma made from scratch with simple syrup and fresh grapefruit are top tier.

[@beaner6455]

You would normally use sangrita in a vampiro, sangrita is basically orange juice with chili The cantarito is called cantarito because the clay mug or pot that is served in. Clay pot translates to cantarito, or at least that is one of the closest translations

[@ThRealJC2]

Vampiro is a veryyyy olddd cocktail, it was very common when I was 19 yro.

[@dhinojosa94]

Vampiros are classicly made with Viuda de Juarez Sangrita + tequila

[@cobalto65]

The issue with Charanda is the same issue we are starting to have with avocado, they are from Michoacan and its a state where narcos have take over most of things. SOOOO in a happier note... a drink suggestions... For diferent carajillo...There is Corn Liquor made by Abasolo Distillery (They also make Whiskey), Its called Nixta, substitute the 43 Liquor with it and it gives it an amazing flavor, Nixta kinda has a flavor reminiscent of corn bread.

[@orlybriceno]

I thought that might be the case. On the Carajillo riff it is pretty good, I love the smell of Nixta, pretty exciting times for Mexican Whisky, unlike non Mexican agave spirits I'd say.

[@GrantMcWilliams]

Yumbab also makes a nice replacement for Licor 43 in a Carajillo.

[@jose.miguelwong7306]

that abasolo whisky is amazing, will try nixta, thx!

[@rodrigodiaz1321]

Yes, we are more about sipping a good shot of tequila or mezcal with our food. But many restaurants are no experimenting with cocktails. Recommend doing a video with Ancho Reyes

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Already did a video with Ancho Reyes kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4TEd2andtuYiLM

[@robertolopez6153]

Leandro, have you had the upgraded Paloma? Stevethebartender made a video on it and it contained a grapfruit oleó saccharum with lime, salt, campari, and soda water. It certainly doesn’t beat the original as that is more of a summer sipper but it certainly is tasty and has complexity to it.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Yeah I’ve had it it’s from Bartender Zac Overman

[@paulinag8359]

Please do a video about Charanda

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Oh it’s already in the pipeline, there Las just a lot to research

[@paulinag8359]

@The Educated Barfly yay! Will be visiting Michoacan next week and I am for sure bringing a bottle with me

[@affare222]

If you ever come to the Mexican Caribe make shure you try the Mayan Coffe. It is absolutely delicious, and the preparation it's such a show!

[@cloudforest4087]

Very nice coverage

[@gerardo9096]

I need to buy charanda next time I go back to my hometown👌🏼 I miss Uruapan

[@TovarRogue]

love your take on the Paloma. I hate when I ask for a paloma and they bring me a tequila squirt highball. When I make em for myself I use equal parts tequila and grapefruit juice, splash lime and agave, topo chico

[@reycampos3610]

My cantarito version I put ice in the cup, hand squeeze or cold press lime, orange, and grapefruit. You can use the measurements you have on the video. Add 1.5 or 2 oz of blue agave tequila depending how strong you want it. Stir with a spoon and then add jarrito grapefuit soda. You don't want the high fructose corn syrup ruining the taste of this beautiful drink. Then add salt and tajin on top of the ice and garnish. Save yourself the straw and drink it straight from the cup and enjoy the texture of the ice.

[@garyclark7222]

Lovin’ me some Tequila lately. Looking forward to trying ALL of these! Great vid.

[@lawrencespies8674]

I use grapefruit juice AND grapefruit soda in my Paloma.

[@rac6510]

Your vampiro recipe is nothing like we do it here in Mexico, we don’t use granadine nor tomate juice, we use Sangrita. The only place I have seen that uses tomate juice as a replacement for Sangrita is in those all inclusive resorts that are full of gringos.

[@briankennedy5885]

Trabajando en diferentes bares de CDMX y Puerto Vallarta, la sangrita la hacemos con jugo de tomate y granadina (también jugo de limón, sal, pimienta, jugo de naranja, salsa tabasco, salsa inglesa y jugo maggy) digo, la receta puede variar de lugar a lugar pero la sangrita siempre lleva jugo de tomate y granadina. So it would be like you are making the sangrita on the shaker when making the cocktail, so yeah you don't wanna use straight up tomato juice, but he isn't, he's adding many of the other ingredients, and vampiro is also a recipe that changes in different parts of the country.

[@rac6510]

@@briankennedy5885 la sangrita hecha con jugo de tomate es para los gringos

[@martyp5976]

Si, great content!

[@hotsaucejam]

Some drinks using mezcal would be nice

[@carlospiedra308]

Nice seeing charanda from michoacan

[@elizabethgeorge168]

The Vampiro sounds interesting! I'm not a big fan of tomato juice. But since there's not a lot of it and several ingredients to balance it out, I kinda want to try it 🤔

[@ogarza3]

Try it without the tomato juice, the original sangrita doesn't use tomato juice. Soak some white onion in lime juice, discard onion and mix with orange juice, grapefruit juice, granadine and whatever spice you like... cholula, or a dry piquin or chile de árbol, maybe some tajín.. and season with salt to taste.

[@franciscogranados7225]

Don’t use tomato, there’s premade sangritas. Viuda de Sánchez is a slid choice and makes great Vampiros

[@AE-ur6tt]

You should do El Vampirito- Tequila blanco, Sangrita de la viuda de Sanchez, lime, salt and Squirt.

[@moonman9450]

El Tesoro is probably the best bottle I’ve tried worth the $80

[@b33sma11]

i know it's not a straight spirit cocktail but i would have liked to hear your take on a michelada.

[@RonR]

“Hola Móni, otro maravilloso pueblo mágico lleno de gente encantadora, y tu familia de KZbin. Aquí está mi receta para mi Cantarito favorito. 2oz (60ml) Tequila 1 1/2oz (45ml) Jugo de Naranja 3/4oz (22ml) Jugo de Toronja 1/2oz (15ml) Jugo de Lima Pizca de Sal Completar con 2oz (60ml) Refresco de Toronja Te envío a ti y a la cámara un enorme apapacho lleno de amor y respeto.

[@ejohnson3131]

Ranch Water cocktail that Texans say originated in Texas is actually from Mexico. You have to make it with Topo Chico.

[@66edm]

Now I have to go buy some Charanda to try it.

[@dcamarenaking]

Some parts of Jalisco add pineapple juice to the cantarito.

[@kingjory28]

I'm gonna make everyone of those

[@lucheto_real]

I moved to Canada this year. I miss having a Carajillo every time I eat out

[@ThRealJC2]

BTW, In Mexico, a lot of people drink "Carajillo" as a dessert cocktail. Nobody drinks it before or during lunch/dining.

[@raulgerardoc.1250]

agreed, as dessert or digestive (digestivo) after dinning

[@1106gary]

It is probably beneath you, but 50 years ago there was something called a "Mexican Bloody Mary." Basically Beer, Tomato juice, and Tabasco sauce. Maybe something else. When the Tabasco sauce was added, the whole concoction would foam as if some chemical reaction was taking place. No heat. Any idea what it was?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Yeah it’s a really common drink called a Michelada and it’s not beneath me at all lol. There’s a lot of ways to elevate that drink and you can make some really good ones

[@ogarza3]

Juice of two limes, 10 shakes of worchestershire sauce, 3 shakes of maggi, 1 or 2 pinches of salt, some cracked black pepper, and 2-3 shakes of tabasco sauce. Mix in a rimmed glass with lime and tajin, fill 1/3 of the way with clamato (tomato and clam juice), the top off with a light beer. It is incredibly popular and has many names, clamato, sangre de cristo, ojo rojo, etc

[@roscat_]

I feel like the “michelada” is missing in this video. Or does it not count as a cocktail because of it’s beer based. Could also see a whole video dedicated to the “michelada” because there are several versions of it.

[@BaCoPV]

Amigo, I have a huge respect for your channel and have learned things here, First of all I thank you for sharing about Mexico culture, but there is some wrong or incomplete info, from a colleague bartender in México your sources this time are not the best. VAMPIRO: That might be a local specific recipe, Vampiro definetly uses Sangrita in it (homemade is the best) Then, tequila (gorgeous choise of repo btw) lime juice and freska, or gf juice w/ salt on the rim ....PALOMA; por favor do not get confused with the legendary BATANGA cocktail, that is the one Don Javier (rip) invented and that one has coke instead gf juice,/soda, besides that your crafted paloma looks great just missing a salt rim (volcanic salt works great)... CARAJILLO : Really nice twist I love charanda too, choice for the name "Carajillo Monarca"... CANTARITO: great ratio on the ingredients, but I would never shake it, maybe just a bit throwing. Sharing this with the best intention hombre, I will keep always watching and recommending your channel, Salúd!

[@andrewvierling5839]

Who distributes Charanda Uruapan?

[@GreenWitch1]

I can’t imagine orange juice mixed with tomato juice tastes good. I have to try that one! Makes me wonder who thought that combo was a good idea 😮

[@Saborico7g]

Mexicans probably

[@knotslip8862]

Awesome. I love this drink. I recently came across a recipe for grapefruit super juice. How would you adjust this recipe using the grapefruit super juice? Thanks! This is my favorite bar tending channel.

[@samuelhernandez4135]

I made this exactly the same with grapefruit super juice with nickle morris super juice recipe, strongly recommend that recipe over Kevin kos’s

[@tommccafferty5591]

Can you substitute agave nectar for the simple syrup?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Yep but you’ll bring extra flavors into the drink

[@brooksrownd2275]

Definitely. Find some Senor Maguey agave nectar, if you can.

[@bartravellingman]

Can you get Charanda in Canada?

[@bushwood1676]

My new favourite cocktail is a Margarita Negra I don’t have a session without one

[@robh7882]

I am unable to find Charanda where I live. What would be a good substitute?

[@p.pinchelette2909]

Charanda! Yes!!

[@apaul7502]

hey im in canada and cant get my hand on charanda. any substitution youd recommend?

[@macxgeek]

Forgot about The Spirited Adventurers channel. I'm subscribed but it never shows up in my feed for some reason. KZbin is too hit or miss on my subscription feed

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

We don’t really post there much

[@elizabethgeorge168]

Evey time he says the name, it throws me off. I miss "Freepour" lol😄 (I get the justification though)

[@Dan_O_Lift]

I like your Paloma recipe. I use a very similar one, except I like to use giffard’s pamplemousse instead of the gf bitters 👌🏼

[@fannycueva.62]

I was hoping to see some michelada recipie.