Cinco de Mayo, also known as Cinco de Drinko to American alcohol enthusiasts, is a holiday typically celebrated with overflowing margarita glasses and muchas cervezas. The holiday in fact celebrates freedom, democracy and pride after the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. While in Mexico the holiday is celebrated mostly in the state of Puebla, it is widely celebrated in the United States, because as Americans we love hijacking celebrating other countries’ raucous drinking holidays (think St. Patty’s Day and Oktoberfest too).
So, invite over all your amigos and shake up some of these margarita recipes. ¡Salud!
Margarita recipes are compliments of Tacos & Tequila, a tasty Mexican joint in Naples, Fla., that serves up traditional and funky margs. ->
Sour Base (serves a boat load)
Ingredients
2 bottles of Gold Tequila
2 bottles of Silver Tequila
1/2 bottle of Triple Sec
Directions
1. Combine Gold Tequila, Silver Tequila and Triple Sec in a large container and mix well. 2. Use this boozy concoction as a sour base in the following five margarita recipes at your Cinco de Drinko party.
1. Cucumberita (serves 1)
Clean and refreshing
Ingredients
4 slices of muddled cucumber
4-count pour of Milagro Reposado tequila
1 tablespoon of simple syrup
4 ounces of sour base
Pinch of cayenne
Extra slices of cucumber for garnish
Directions
1. Combine the muddled cucumber, Milagro Reposado tequila, simple syrup, sour base and a pinch of cayenne in a shaker with ice and shake with vigor. 2. Pour margarita in a chilled glass and garnish with slices of cucumber.
Florita (serves 1)
Sweet and wild
Ingredients
4-count pour of Patron Silver
2-count pour of blue Curacao
4 ounces of sour base
Splash of Sprite
1 orange slice, for garnish
1 cherry, for garnish
1 lime wedge, for garnish
