Cinco de Mayo, a.k.a. National Margarita Day

Published on Monday, March 30, 2009, by The CHOW Editorial Team / Edit Post

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.

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!


Spiked Pineapple Agua Fresca


The Eva


Mexican 75


Paloma


Red Chile–Guava Margarita


Luchador


Tamarindo Borracho


Squirrel Horchata

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  • Palomas are one of my favorite cocktails for the summer. I've made this recipe too, and it's really delicious.

  • Mmmmm - I love Mexican cocktails. These all look fantastic.

  • this thread really caught my attention. Thanks for posting, I can't wait to celebrate on Tuesday and try these out

  • May a Suggest the

    Kilorita

    2-3 ounces of Kilo Kai rum
    1 ounce of Cointreau or Grand Marnier
    Juice from one lime
    2 ounces of ginger ale or lemon-lime-flavored soda

    Shake rum, Cointreau or Grand Marnier and the lime juice together with ice. Strain into a salted rocks glass with ice and top with the soda.

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