Sometimes I forget to blog about really cool things. I tell so many people beforehand that it seems like I have blogged about it when I have not. This is one of those things.
A while ago, (forget the exact date) Jarritos was kind enough to send me a case of soda. When they emailed me to ask if I would do a review on my blog I just about died. Forget being a Gap or Nintendo ambassador. It is all about the Mexican soda over here, baby. I immediately responded that I would love to post about Jarritos and then ran around the house telling everyone.
It was as if I had won the lottery. And let’s face it, I did.
There was a little trouble getting the soda to me at first. Apparently the mail person dropped the box. Soda in glass bottles does not do well when you drop the box. Eventually I received my soda and I did happy dances all over the house. I took a million pictures of the soda for the blog and then decided which one to drink first.
See, they only sent me one of each flavor. In a house full of Jarritos lovers, this made choosing which one to drink very difficult. I decided on mango. It was delicious, as usual. Really, we drink so much Jarritos around here that they would have made the blog at some point anyway.
The soda is made with real sugar and the flavors include: Mandarina, Limón, Mango, Toronja, Tamarindo, Jamaica, Piña, Guayaba, Fresa, Tuttifruti and Cola.* There really is something for everyone.
If this is your first time hearing about Jarritos I need you to do me a favor. Get in your car/walk/take the bus/swim to your nearest Mexican grocery store (or regular one) and pick up some Jarritos. Seriously. Do. it. now.
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*For my non-Spanish speaking friends: Orange, Lime, Mango, Grapefruit, Tamarind, Hibiscus, Pineapple, Guava, Strawberry, Fruit Punch, Mexican Cola.
Jarritos sent me the soda free of charge but the views are 100% my own.
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Hibiscus soda? I WANT THAT.
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graceelena Reply:
October 5th, 2011 at 11:06
Yes. It is awesome. Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Water) is a popular Mexican drink. It is one of my favorites and very easy to make. In fact, I have a pitcher in my fridge right now. Here is a link to a great recipe: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106838832
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Wow I will have to be on the lookout for it. I just recently had Mexican Coca-Cola and THAT was pretty amazing.
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These sound yummy! I love different-flavored sodas. I’ll have to be on the lookout for these.
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The way you started this entry made me laugh. It’s so true!
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Mmm…this sounds yummy! (Think I had one years ago in SoCal, but it’s been too long!)
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