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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
- The Eva
- 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!
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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.
this thread really caught my attention. Thanks for posting, I can't wait to celebrate on Tuesday and try these out
Mmmmm - I love Mexican cocktails. These all look fantastic.
Palomas are one of my favorite cocktails for the summer. I've made this recipe too, and it's really delicious.