Entertaining
Cinco de Mayo, a.k.a.
National Margarita Day
Eight ideas beyond the basic (perfect) margarita
If you’re coming to this Cinco de Mayo cocktail menu expecting a margarita, here it is, the Perfect Margarita. And if perfect to you means blended, here’s that too.
- Spiked Pineapple Agua Fresca
- Mexican 75
- Paloma
- Red Chile–Guava Margarita
- Luchador
- Tamarindo Borracho
- Squirrel Horchata
If you’ve decided to read further, we’ve thrown in some variety. Cinco de Mayo isn’t celebrated very widely in Mexico (it’s often erroneously thought of as Mexican Independence Day, which is September 16), but it’s become so popular in the States that many people consider it the kickoff of summer—no matter that there’s still frost in some parts of the country. Since there are no real rules, serve up what you like. Here’s an assortment of Mexican-influenced, but by no means traditional, cocktails that use beer, tequila, and rum. So pull out the chips, some salsa, and plenty of water, and party—it’s almost summer!
Cinco de Drinko