Day of the Dead Drinks and Desserts Guests Will Love

Bring your Día de los Muertos altar to life with a few of my favorite recipes! In this roundup, I’m sharing festive Day of the Dead drink and dessert recipes that I make each year to honor loved ones.

1

Atole Blanco, Mexican White Atole

I first tasted atole blanco in the town of El Tule, about 15 minutes outside of Oaxaca City. This recipe is my attempt at recreating the texture and flavor of this wonderfully nourishing drink.

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2

Chocolate Caliente, Mexican Hot Chocolate

Chocolate caliente is a delicious drink made with Mexican chocolate tablets and water or milk. It’s served hot and frothy and is much richer and more flavorful than American hot chocolate, even when made with water, the way it’s traditionally made in Oaxaca.

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3

Atole de Guayaba (Guava Atole)

This atole de guayaba recipe is a spin on my atole blanco, but infused with the vibrant flavor of guavas, which add a tropical twist!

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4

Orange Blossom Mezcal Sour Cocktail

Inspired by ingredients in traditional Day of the Dead bread, I’ve created a cocktail to celebrate my favorite holiday.

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5

Flan de Guayaba, Guava Flan

This flan de guayaba combines two of my favorite recipes: classic flan and guava jam! Guava jam is one of the most popular recipes on my website from summer through the end of the year, which usually marks the end of guava season. Don’t worry though, you don’t necessarily have to make your own jam for this recipe – I found a great one at Trader Joe’s that you can use (it’s organic, too).

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6

Easy Buñuelos Mexicanos with Flour Tortillas

Learn how to make buñuelos Mexicanos with flour tortillas in minutes. You can even transform them into edible ornaments for kids!

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7

Flan de Calabaza, Mexican Pumpkin Flan

This flan de calabaza recipe combines the seasonal warmth of pumpkin with the flavors of traditional flan. Cream cheese adds an additional layer of richness to this fall dessert, which I actually make all year long.

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8

Calabazas en Tacha, Mexican Candied Pumpkin

Calabazas dulces, also known as calabaza en tacha, is a seasonal Mexican dessert made from sweetened pumpkin that’s simmered in a piloncillo syrup until it’s tender and flavorful. It is especially delicious in the fall and is a traditional food to enjoy for Day of the Dead.

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9

Sugar Skull Cookies with Marigolds

These lovely marigold sugar skull cookies are made with flavors reminiscent of pan de muerto. They’re the perfect addition to any Día de Muertos menu.

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10

Camote Enmielado, Mexican Candied Sweet Potatoes

If you’re a fan of calabazas dulces (Mexican candied pumpkin), you’re in for a real treat! Camote enmielado is a much easier version of this recipe, only it’s made with sweet potatoes.

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If you’re looking for Day of the Dead decor for your home, be sure to check out my online shop for handmade items from Mexico or my blog post ​​Unique Day of the Dead Decorations for Your Altar.

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