Moscow Mule

Moscow Mule in a hammered copper mug with crushed ice, lime and mint

Vodka, lime and ginger beer. A deliberate 1940s marketing invention that turned out to be a genuinely good drink.

Paloma

Pink grapefruit Paloma in a tall glass with ice and a lime garnish

Mexico’s actual favourite tequila drink. Grapefruit, lime, salt — lighter and more drinkable than a margarita.

Margarita

Pale lime Margarita in a coupe with a half-salted rim and lime wheel

Tequila, lime and orange liqueur in balance — a sour so well built it survived decades of being made badly.