June 27, 2010

jarrrrr-ITOs

I've never been to Mexico, but if everything is as uniquely delicious as the batch of soft drinks I recently received, I need to get down there posthaste!


Have you heard of Jarritos? I hadn't, but then again, I'm all the way up in Virgin-i-ay. Luckily for me, a marketing agent reached out to me and sent me some to try.

Jarritos began as Mexico’s first national soft drink over 60 years ago and (the anti-corn-syrup among you will be pleased to know) are made with 100% natural sugar. There are a variety of interesting flavors, some familiar (fruit punch, strawberry, and lemon-lime) and others unique and adventuresome (hibiscus, tamarind, and guava). My favorites were grapefruit (it was reminiscent of Fresca, one of the finest beverages on the planet)(am I right, Mel, or am I right?), watermelon (oh-so-refreshing), and pineapple (piƱa colada, anyone?).

If you can get your paws on some of these drinks, do it. Your taste buds will thank you.