Gastronomic Recommendations
This patriotic month
you can't miss chiles en nogada to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day. That's why if you already know
how to prepare chiles en nogada, you should also know what drink to pair with them, and if you don't, we’ll tell you here!
It is believed that this iconic dish of traditional Mexican cuisine
was originally created by the Augustinian nuns of the Santa Mónica convent in Puebla, around 1821. These famous chiles en nogada are made with
ground beef and pork, almonds, pine nuts, apple, and of course, the ingredients for the nogada, such as
walnuts, milk, a touch of cheese, and its crown of pomegranate and parsley.
You may also be interested in: 20 surprising ways to eat chiles en nogada If you're looking for something more than tequila or mezcal to accompany them, discover what other
drinks to pair with chiles en nogada you can enjoy.
Drinks to pair with chiles en nogada
Remember that pairing a dish is about the
process of accompanying it with the drink that best complements it. Usually, pairing is about making combinations of food with wines, cocktails, or any drink that enhances the flavors of the food.
These are the drinks that can be paired with or accompany chiles en nogada: Passion Fruit CocktailAdd a refreshing touch to chiles en nogada with this delicious passion fruit cocktail. You will taste the flavor of
passion fruit juice mixed with grapefruit soda and an ounce of aged rum topped with another ounce of Licor 43. It will be the perfect companion for the patriotic festivities!
Lemonade with Licor 43 If you thought that Licor 43 was only used to
make carajillos, you will be surprised when you try it in a classic lemonade. Just
prepare your lemonade as you normally would and add an ounce of this sacred drink. Chiles en nogada will never taste the same if you eat them with this complement.
Apple Cocktail This apple cocktail is made with
apple soda, mineral water, a touch of lemon juice, and an ounce of Licor 43. The blend of flavors makes this an excellent drink to accompany chiles en nogada.
You may also be interested in: Favorite dishes for September 15Carajillo Now, you can also choose to eat chiles en nogada normally and
finish with a well-prepared carajillo as a digestive. This is the best way to celebrate the patriotic month!
The best part is that you can find all these drinks to accompany chiles en nogada starting from
August 1, 2023 at Los Panchos, a restaurant in Mexico City founded in 1945, specializing in traditional Mexican cuisine, carnitas, and chicharrón.
Restaurante Los Panchos launches patriotic menu with this excellent promotion, as with the purchase of a chile en nogada, made with their homemade recipe, one of these drinks is included, whatever you crave!
So tell us, what drink will you pair with your chiles en nogada this September 15?