Perhaps you have wondered if there is the perfect drink, the extraordinary potion that can give you satisfaction and quench your thirst 100%… Very well, this leads us in one direction, the wonderful tejuino, the drink of the ancient gods of Prehispanic Mexico. Sometimes it can be so common for us to see the picturesque tejuino vendor on a corner that we forget the historical and symbolic value of this very special drink.
Tejuino is made from the fermentation of corn through a malting process where the corn is germinated with water and added piloncillo. This type of fermentation makes tejuino a very popular type of corn beer in central Mexico, especially in Jalisco. Today it is made just as it was several centuries ago when this fresh drink was drunk in rituals and celebrations.
Fortunately, today we can enjoy a glass of tejuino on the Puerto Vallarta boardwalk or downtown streets for a few pesos. Its great flavor and consistency are a pleasure any day of the year, but especially in the hot season. It is recommended to take it with plenty of ice and lemon juice to enjoy it even more…
That said, you are invited to taste this very special drink on your next visit to the friendliest city in the world: Puerto Vallarta.
Make Your Own Tejuino
Ingredients:
1 kg of corn dough
1 kg of piloncillo
3 liters of water
Lemon and salt to taste
crushed ice to taste
Preparation:
Boil piloncillo in water until the piloncillo melts. In another container, mix the dough with water until it becomes a thick liquid and add it to the boiling water. Once the consistency of an atole has been achieved, the drink should be allowed to ferment for two to three days, preferably in a traditional clay container covered with a cloth napkin. After the fermentation process the drink is ready to be served and enjoyed to taste.
