Cinco de Mayo Drinks: Specialty Cocktails Add Flavor To This Mexican Holiday [VIDEO]
Feliz 05 de Mayo (Happy May 5th)! In honor of Cinco de Mayo we've compiled a great list of drink recipes you have to try! Check them out below.
The Palomaesque Cocktail
This classic Mexican cocktail recipe is usually made with tequila, but this recipe from Food & Wine kicks things up by using Mezcal instead. This cocktail gets the perfect amount of zing from grapefruit juice, seltzer and lime.
Cilantro Cooler
Cilantro isn't just a garnish! It makes for one mighty cocktail too! This recipe is out of this world. It's so refreshing and so utterly vibrant!
Lime-Shaped Margarita Gelatin Shots
Tequila shots are a well-known tradition in the celebration of this day, but this recipe from Food Network is way cooler and cuter. Plus, these shots have an extra kick since the recipe calls for chile-infused tequila.
Watermelon Sangria
This bright red sangria isn't typical. It combines delicious watermelon with vodka, white wine, citrus syrup and triple sec for the perfect summer refreshment.
You can never have too many watermelon-centric alcoholic beverages. Lime juice, blueberries and tequila will be a party in your mouth!
Prickly Pear
Pear cocktail that use tequila are rare. We love the pungent flavor coming from the bitters.
Margaritas go hand-in-hand with Cinco de Mayo, and this tangy margarita recipe is stellar. The sweetness of the mango pairs perfectly with the spicy kick of the chile powder.
Don't want to abandon your cleanse or feeling a tad hungover the next day? Then you are going to needa Horchata. This traditional Latin drink will help you over the hump. In Mexico it is derived from rice and combined with cinnamon and vanilla. It's sweet, yet spicy.
Disfruta de estas recetas de bebidas (Enjoy these drink recipes)!
