You can celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Mexico this year by enjoying tequila cocktails. Tequila is a Mexican spirit that is made from the agave. It is a traditional cocktail ingredient that has been in use since the 16th Century. For the holiday, you will want to enjoy the following tequila drink recipes.
Tequila margaritas
You can make Cinco de Mayo drinks by mixing Tequila margaritas, fresh fruit, and a few Tequila margaritas. Carlita’s Margaritas include flavors like rosemary, orchardpear, and rosemary. Park & Field has a version with gummy sharks at the rim. The drink is made with Tequila Cazadores Reposado. You can also try the Barrio Margarita with fresh jalapenos, lychee, and black lava salt.
While a margarita is not an exact science, tequila is the best choice when celebrating Cinco de Mayo. The drink is so well-known that it is ranked 7 on a list listing the top seven most popular drinks in the world. It is often associated to the celebration of Mexico's victory over France in Battle of Puebla. Mariano Martinez, a Mexican American, invents a frozen margarita recipe in the early 1970s.
Mezcal Paloma
A Mezcal Paloma is a great cocktail to serve on Cinco de Mayo. Paloma, a refreshing cocktail that combines tequila with lime, is what you would call a Paloma. The Collins glass is the most common way to enjoy this Mexican drink. Salting the glass's rim will give it a special touch. Combine the ingredients in your cocktail shaker. Add to a glass and stir. A tasty cocktail is made when you garnish it with a slice of lime.
Another Mexican favorite is the margarita. This tasty cocktail contains tequila mixed with lime juice and Cointreau orange spirit. It's the perfect way for Cinco de Mayo to be celebrated.
Sombrero cocktail
Sombrero cocktails make a delicious Cinco de Mayo drink. This cocktail is creamy, easy to mix. It tastes similar to a white Russian cocktail, but is lighter in flavor. This is Kahlua’s signature drink. The recipe calls for a shot of coffee liqueur and some cream or milk. You can serve it on the rocks or in a cocktail shaker.
A margarita, one of the best Cinco de Mayo cocktails, is another. Although this is a popular choice for Cinco de Mayo celebrations, you can also make other delicious drink recipes. These drinks can easily be made at home using ingredients that you might already have in your kitchen. For instance, you can make a Sombrero cocktail with tequila, lime juice, and strawberries.
Mexican mule
Mexican Mules are great drinks to have at Cinco de Mayo parties. This drink is easy and can be made in a matter of minutes. To make this drink, you will need tequila, ginger beer, and limes.
It is easy to find the ingredients for Mexican Mules. For a more sophisticated drink, you can add ingredients like creme de cassis. For a more basic drink, you can add simple syrup and lime juice.
Ranch water
Ranch Water, a refreshing cocktail of lime juice, sweet agave honey, and tequila is a great Cinco de Mayo treat. You can either serve it chilled or on the rocks. You can use silver tequila for this drink. However, you can also use mezcal (or reposado) tequila.
Topo Chico can either be purchased at your local grocery store, Walmart or Target, or ordered online. Tequila is required to fully enjoy Ranch Water. It has 69 calories per ounce, is low in sugar, and is a low-carb drink. Texas tequila is a good choice when looking for a brand.
FAQ
What happens to a drink if it contains too many ingredients?
The flavors will be diminished if you add too many ingredients. This will cause some of the original flavors to disappear.
What should you do if your cocktail gets too warm?
You don't want your drinks to get too hot out of the freezer so make sure they are in the fridge for at least 5 minutes before you serve them. This way, they won't have time to heat up as much.
Do you require any special equipment in order to make cocktails
Not at all. There are only a few things you need:
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Glasses
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Strainer
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Lid
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Cocktail shaker
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Cutting board
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Knife
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Measuring cups and spoons
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Jigger
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Tongue depressors
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Stirring sticks
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Lemon wedge
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Sugar cube
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Salt
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Pepper
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Ice cubes
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Ice
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Water
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Alcohol
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Wine
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Beer
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Soda water
Statistics
- The tequila should be 100 percent agave, not the cheaper “mixto” products, which blend a minimum of 51 percent agave with other sugars. (cooking.nytimes.com)
- If you choose one that's made with 100 percent agave (like Milagro or Sauza), you'll save a ton of money and still get a great-tasting drink. (mashed.com)
- its content makes it 10.5%, which is far less than wine. (breakingtheboredom.com)
- American blended whiskeys are so inexpensive because they only have to contain 20 percent whiskey; the rest can be made up of neutral grain spirits, colorings, and flavorings. (mashed.com)
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How To
How to make a perfect Margarita in your own kitchen
A common cocktail is made with tequila, Cointreau (sweet orange liqueur), fresh lime juice and Cointreau (tequila). To enhance the flavor you can add salt or sugar, bitters (or cinnamon sticks), and chocolate syrup.
This is how you can make your own.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup ice cubes
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3 oz Tequila Blanco
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1/4 cup Cointreau
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Juice 1 Lime
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Salt
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Sugar
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Cinnamon sticks
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Chocolate syrup
Method
Mix all the ingredients together in a shaker. Give it a shake for 10 seconds and then pour into a glass. Garnish with a slice of lime if desired.
This recipe can also be used to create templates for other types alcohols like:
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Whiskey Sour
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Daiquiri
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Manhattan
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White Russian
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Brandy Alexanders
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Gin & Tonics
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Sidecars
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Collins
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Scotch & Soda
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Margaritas