Day of The Dead is a time to remember our loved ones who have passed but it’s also a celebration of life! These 20 Day of The Dead drinks feature all your favorite flavors of the season—from marigold margaritas and warm atole to agua de jamaica and chocolatey champurrado. Whether you prefer something spiked or non-alcoholic to share with the whole family, this list features delicious Mexican drink recipes perfect for a toast.
Favorite Day of The Dead Drink Recipe Ideas
Day of The Dead season is here, and for many of us that means a time of mourning. While I love this time of year for baking endless loaves of pan de muerto or decorating sugar skulls, Día de Los Muertos also means sharing a celebratory drink, especially ones that are family favorites.
Below you’ll find 20 Day of the Dead drink ideas, with links to the drink recipes that readers enjoy most this time of year. My team and I put this list together, and include many different drink varieties like champurrado, atole, cocktails, and more!
Including this vegan atole:
Maybe Cempasúchil, or marigolds are your favorite part of the holiday. I get it! This easy mezcal marigold margarita has quickly become a favorite. I also include instructions on how to make it zero-proof in the recipe.
Or maybe your grandfather loved tequila. I’ve got recommendations for my favorite añejo tequilas or have you tried cristalino tequila?
Want to make a pitcher of cocktails for a Día de Muertos party? Let’s do it. This classic wine sangria makes a large pitcher and absolutely packed with fall flavors. Or my cucumber mezcal margaritas serve a crowd and are always a hit.
Not sure what to serve with these drinks? I have a full round up of Dia de Los Muertos food recipes too.
20 Day of the Dead Drinks
1. Marigold Mezcal Margaritas
In Mexican culture, Cempasúchil or marigolds are the symbolic flower of Day of the Dead. This beautiful cocktail is made with the dried flowers to create a heady syrup then combined with mezcal and lime juice.
2. Pick Your Poison Horchata
Day of the Dead celebrations need something for the kiddos, use different flavored syrups to spice up classic horchata.
3. Sparkling Blood Orange Margaritas
If you’re throwing a party on November 1st or 2nd, make a big batch of these effervescent blood orange margaritas.
4. Cinnamon Vanilla Mexican Coffee
Mexican holidays mean sweet treats that require a hot cup of coffee to go with. Cinnamon and vanilla syrup add a touch of sweetness and spice.
5. Añejo Tequila
Día de Muertos celebrations call for a really good bottle of tequila. Check out my list of favorite añejo tequilas and pour a sip or two in celebration.
6. Simple & Quick Champurrado
Day of the Dead festivities almost always include a cozy up of chocolatey champurrado. This is a corn-based drink that goes beautifully with sweet tamales.
7. Strawberry Hibiscus Palomas
Combine fresh lime juice with hibiscus syrup, strawberries, grapefruit juice and tequila. Strain into a rocks glass and share with friends.
8. Spiced Fig Tequila Sour
A thoughtful cocktail like this spiced fig tequila sour celebrates the season as well as the last of the summer figs.
9. Atole de Arroz
Hot drinks like this atole are welcome on chilly fall nights. This one is made from rice instead of the traditional corn.
10. A Pitcher Of Sour Orange Margaritas
Fresh squeezed sour orange juice shines in these sweet and sour margaritas. If you can’t find sour oranges, use half and half orange juice and lemon juice.
11. Agua de Jamaica
Use whole hibiscus flowers or hibiscus tea bags to make this classic agua fresca. This super simple recipe only requires 3 ingredients and makes a large batch.
12. Vegan Atole
Using plant-based milk, piloncillo, and masa harina makes this a comforting vegan atole. Garnish with a cinnamon stick for an extra hit of cinnamon flavor.
13. The Best Authentic Paloma Recipe
Combine tequila and grapefruit juice in a cocktail shaker then pour over ice and top with Squirt soda for the most authentic Paloma—just like they make them in Mexico.
14. Classic Sangria Wine Cocktail
Orange slices and apple slices along with pear flavor this classic Sangria recipe. Make ahead and keep in the fridge–the flavor improves the longer it sits.
15. Cucumber Mezcal Margaritas
A great addition to any Day of The Dead celebration is a pitcher of these refreshing cucumber margaritas. They’re easy to whip up in the blender and can easily be made in advance.
16. Agua de Limón
This vibrant agua fresca is a wonderful non-alcoholic option and is so simple to make. It uses whole limes instead of just squeezing the juice. Serve over lots of ice and garnish with a lime wedge
17. Super Easy Spicy Margarita
Here in the living world a spicy margarita is always a crowd favorite. This one is especially easy, the jalapeños get muddled right in the glass.
18. California-Style Cazuela Voladora
In the United States, California is known for its exceptional wine so we are using that instead of traditional tequila to make this perfect party cocktail.
19. Micheladas
Combine ingredients like beer, lime juice, tomato juice, and hot sauce to make an ultra-refreshing, tangy beer cocktail.
20. Cristalino Tequila
Tequila plays an important role for many families for Día de Los Muertos. Many will add it to their ofrendas to welcome back their loved ones. If you’ve never tried cristalino tequila it is an aged tequila that is refined with charcoal to make a crystal clear, complex sipping tequila.
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