10 Bottles From Mexico to Try Beyond Tequila and Mezcal
Vine Pair on October 7, 2026
Mexico’s magic is indisputable. From its ancient ruins and colorful cities to its extraordinary food, art, music, and landscapes, the country has an uncanny ability to inspire creativity. And when it comes to Mexico’s best-known spirits, tequila and mezcal still reign supreme. But they’re only two pieces of a much larger drinking culture that includes everything from ancient beverages like pulque and tepache, niche agave spirits like bacanora and raicilla, or even wildcards like sotol and pox.
Given the country’s sheer diversity of creative influences, it’s no surprise that the world has become increasingly fascinated by what Mexico is pouring. “Mexico has some of the most incredible distilling traditions, ingredients, and producers in the world,” Gabe Ford, bar director at Austin’s Modern Bar, says. “And what is being produced is often rooted in a deep history and culture.”
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