The result is a tequila-based drink with pineapple, coriander and a touch of serrano chilli. The margarita al pastor plays with ingredients found in the classic al pastor (shepherd-style) tacos. Two locations, in Roma and Polanco, have a laid-back vibe and modernist decor. The results are stunning in presentation and precise in flavour combination. The concept is simple: designer drinks made with dynamic ingredients including fresh herbs, flowers, fruits, syrups, shrubs, spices and rare foreign spirits. Limantour, a proud member of the World’s 50 Best Bars list since 2014, is a temple to modern cocktails. Classes cost from £120pp and last seven hours, including an in-depth market tour, cooking lesson and lunch. She is knowledgeable about every aspect of Mexican food and culture and readily shares her enthusiasm. Ruth Alegria, a former restaurant owner, leads personalised market tours and cooking classes in her home. Contact Ricardo through his Facebook page Cookery class, Condesa Tours from £15pp (minimum 10 people), delachinampa.mx.
Light lunch is included and English spoken on request. Director Ricardo leads excursions down canals usually closed to outsiders to visit chinampas – floating islands – where organic fruits and vegetables are grown for the local market. Organic food company De la Chinampa offers tours with an ecological twist. Photograph: Dario Lopez-Mills/AP Floating islands of XochimilcoĪ boat ride on the canals of Xochimilco in the south of the city is a traditional weekend activity for Mexicans and tourists alike.
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