From The Food Channel

This bright red Mexican-style cocktail has a spicy kick to it. To celebrate Mexico's Independence Day bicentennial, which begins tonight, consider serving Sangrita alongside a shot of tequila and lime juice to mirror the colors of the Mexican flag.

Sangrita

From Diabetic Living

This alcohol-free "cocktail" looks like its tequila-laced counterpart. And it's perfect for dieters--just 58 calories per drink.

Mock Margarita

From Fine Cooking Magazine

A refreshing agua fresca is a popular drink in Mexico and all over Latin America. Agua frescas are basically fresh ripe fruit juices, sweetened and served over or blended with ice. An interesting variation is to freeze a fruity white wine and then crush it and substitute it for the crushed ice. Make two batches of this recipe to serve six people.

Watermelon Agua Fresca

From Better Homes and Gardens

When entertaining guests at a summer cookout, start off the festivities with this low-calorie three-fruit beverage served over ice. It's perfect for diabetics.

Mock Sangria

From EatingWell

A summery take on a popular Spanish and Mexican rice-based drink.

Frozen Horchata

From EatingWell

This refreshing drink is served by roadside vendors all over Mexico. Not too much fruit, not too much sugar, just a beautiful way to quench your thirst on a summer day.

Watermelon Agua Fresca

From EatingWell

A bracing drink traditionally sweetened with unrefined sugar.

Latin Limeade

From Family Circle

If you're giving this cinnamon-spiced cocoa mix as a gift, add a holiday mug to the basket.

mexican cocoa mix