Cervezas preparadas, or “prepared beers,” are popular throughout Mexico. The simplest version of a michelada uses lime juice and hot sauce to give beer a spicy, tangy kick.
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Michelada
Masala Chai
(Indian spiced tea)
Indian masala chai, often known simply as chai in the English-speaking world, should be spicy, milky and strong.
Maiwein
(German white wine with sweet woodruff)
Maiwein, or May wine, is a German springtime tradition. Heady notes of sweet woodruff are infused into white wine for a celebratory beverage.
Limoncello
(Italian lemon-flavored liqueur)
This popular after-dinner liqueur from the south of Italy is classically made with lemons from the Isle of Capri.
Lemonade
(American lemon beverage)
Freshly made lemonade is a summertime favorite in the United States, where ramshackle stands selling glasses of the sweet-tart beverage are a favorite way for children to earn a little spending money.
Lassi
(Indian yogurt drink)
Lassi is a cooling yogurt beverage originally from the northern part of India. Traditionally lassi is unsweetened and has a pinch of salt and some spices mixed in.
Kvas
(Russian fermented rye beverage)
Kvas (квас) is an ancient and beloved beverage from Slavic Eastern Europe. While it is basically a low-alcohol beer, it is enjoyed as a soft drink, even by small children.
Horchata de Arroz
(Latin sweet rice beverage)
Horchata (or-CHA-tah) is a milky white, sweet beverage that was introduced to Spain by the Moors. In Latin America, it's made with pulverized rice.
Ginger Beer
(Jamaican ginger beverage)
Ginger beer is a very popular beverage in Jamaica. This zingy drink goes well with spicy jerk chicken or pork.
Cuáker
(Ecuadoran oatmeal beverage)
Cuáker is a popular and healthy children's drink in Ecuador. Its name is the Spanish version of the name of the company most famous for selling oats and oatmeal.