Mexican Coke Recipe

For the Drink

1. 1

   Chill and prepare glass

   If your Coca‑Cola is not well chilled, place the glass bottle in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or chill ice in the freezer for 10–15 minutes. Select a tall glass (12–16 oz) and, if desired, run a lime wedge around the rim and dip briefly into coarse sea salt to lightly salt the rim.

2. 2

   Add ice

   Fill the prepared glass with approximately 1 cup of fresh ice cubes, leaving room at the top for the bottle and garnish.

3. 3

   Pour the Coca‑Cola

   Open a 12 fl oz glass bottle of Coca‑Cola (Mexican-style cane sugar version if available). Tilt the glass slightly and pour gently down the inside of the glass to retain carbonation and produce a modest head. Pour until about 1/2 inch from the top.

4. 4

   Add lime

   Cut half a fresh lime into wedges. Squeeze the juice of half a lime (about 1/2 piece) into the drink over the ice, then drop the squeezed half into the glass. Rub a reserved lime wedge on the rim for garnish and place it on the glass edge.

5. 5

   Optional finishes

   If using, add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters and lightly slap a mint sprig between your palms to release aroma, then tuck it into the glass (do not muddle). These add complexity but are optional.

6. 6

   Serve

   Serve immediately while cold and fizzy. Provide a straw or sip directly from the glass. If the rim was salted, remind guests the salt is intentional.