As Cinco de Mayo approaches, it's the ideal time to elevate your celebrations with some incredible cocktails. Whether you're spending quality time with family or throwing a bash, there's no better way to kick off the festivities than with a delectable cocktail. Let's dive right in and make this Cinco de Mayo one for the books! Just remember to enjoy the holiday responsibly and to the fullest. Salud!
Paloma de Puebla
What better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than with Fósforo Mezcal, a brand that hails from Huehuetlán el Grande in the Puebla region of Mexico, where the Battle of Puebla occurred on May 5, 1862. The Paloma de Puebla is refreshing and easy to make, pairing Fósforo's floral Tobalá with a touch of anise alongside the traditional grapefruit. You can level up the flavor by adding a chili-salt rim.
Paloma de Puebla
- 1.5 oz Fosforo Tobalá
- .75 oz Pamplemousse grapefruit liqueur (Giffard)
- .5 oz lime
- Dash Absinthe (Mata Hari)
- 4-5 oz soda or sparkling water
- Chili salt rim & grapefruit twist
- Build in a mixing tin or mixing glass over ice.
- Top with 4-5 oz soda or sparkling water; stir briefly and set aside.
- Rim a highball or collins glass with chili-salt; add ice.
- Then pour in the cocktail, garnish with a grapefruit twist, and enjoy!
Fiesta Fuel Pitcher from Rosa Mexicano
A fan favorite to fuel your Cinco de Mayo celebrations is the Fiesta Fuel Pitcher from Rosa Mexicano. The authentic Mexican cuisine restaurant has the perfect margarita pitcher recipe. This refreshing blend of frozen pomegranate and lime margarita, topped off with a splash of luxurious Grand Marnier, will surely take your Cinco de Mayo celebration to the next level!
Fiesta Fuel Pitcher from Rosa Mexicano
- 28oz Frozen Pomegranate batch
- 28oz Frozen Lime batch
- 4oz Grand Marnier
- Fill the bottom of a pitcher with Frozen Pomegranate.
- Fill the top of the pitcher with Frozen Lime.
- Top with 4 oz of Grand Marnier and add a wooden spoon.
- Serve on a tray with 7-ounce rocks glasses.
Don Julio Spicy Margarita
No list of Cinco de Mayo cocktails would be complete without the classic margarita. This drink is a true classic, made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec, and you can mix it up and make it spicy by adding a touch of jalapeño.
Don Julio Spicy Margarita
- 1 1/2 oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 3/4 oz Agave Syrup
- 1-2 slices of Jalapeño (de-seeded)
- Muddle 1–2 slices of de-seeded jalapeños in a cocktail shaker.
- Add Tequila Don Julio Blanco, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup to the shaker with ice and shake well.
- Strain into a rocks glass over ice.
Spicy Rum Watermelon Refresh
Make room for rum with this fun and refreshing alternative to a spicy margarita. This Spicy Rum Watermelon Refresh uses Ten To One's White Rum, which has delicious notes of jasmine, honeysuckle, white pepper, and lemongrass.
Spicy Rum Watermelon Refresh
- 1.5oz Ten To One White Rum
- 1.5oz Fresh Watermelon Juice
- 0.25oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.25oz Ancho Verde Liqueur or muddled Jalapeño
- 0.25oz Agave Nectar
- Optional garnish: Fresh Jalapeño and Flaky Salt
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake vigorously.
- Strain into glass.
- Garnish with a jalapeño slice and Tajín.
Mineragua Chile & Cucumber Refresher
Try mixing vodka with Mexican sparkling water for a light and refreshing alternative to tequila-based cocktails. Simply pour your favorite vodka over ice and mix it with a splash of Mineragua sparkling water.
Mineragua Chile & Cucumber Refresher
- Mineragua Sparkling Water
- Lime
- Sliced Cucumber
- Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- Chile Powder
- Rim a glass with chile powder.
- Add ice. Add 5 slices of cucumber in a cocktail shaker, 1.5 oz of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and .5 oz of fresh lime juice.
- Thoroughly muddle the mixture.
- Add ice to the shaker. Shake vigorously.
- Strain into the glass. Top off with Mineragua Sparkling Water and garnish with a chile powder-covered cucumber slice.
