We all know Tequila takes center stage on Cinco de Mayo, but let’s be honest—the margarita is really trying to steal the show. And hey, I’m not complaining—margaritas rank high on my list of favorite cocktails. But if there were ever a time to ‘mix’ things up, it’s now. So why not shake off the routine and sip something a little different this Cinco de Mayo? Here’s a roundup of refreshing cocktails—margaritas included—to elevate your celebration.
Ponche Caballero
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Partida Blanco
- 1.5 oz Tamarind Soda
- 1.5 oz Pineapple Juice
- 0.5 oz Agave Nectar
- 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- Garnish: Pineapple Wedge and Leaves
Directions: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and leaves.
Loco Coco Cooler
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Loca Loka Blanco
- 3 oz Coconut Water
- 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
- Garnish: Lime Wheel and Toasted Coconut Flakes
Directions: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and toasted coconut flakes.
Watermelon Margarita
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Bribon Reposado
- 2 oz Watermelon Puree
- 2 oz Grapefruit Soda
- Tajin & Chamoy (*for rimming)
- Garnish: Watermelon Slice
Directions: Use chamoy and tajin to rim the top portion of a rocks glass. Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a watermelon slice.
Mango Marg-a-go-go
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Zarpado Blanco
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Mango Syrup
- 2 dashes Scrappy’s Firewater Tincture
- Black Sea Salt (*for rimming)
- Garnish: Lime Wheel
Directions: Use a lime wedge and black sea salt to add a half salted rim to your rocks glass. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass with ice.
La Sancha Paloma from Ghost Tequila
- 2 oz Ghost Tequila
- 1 oz Grapefruit Juice
- 0.5 oz hibiscus syrup
- 0.25oz lemon juice
- Splash of Club Soda
- Garnish: Citrus Sugar, Lime Wedge
Directions: Measure and pour all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into ice-filled, citrus sugar rim glass. Top with soda. Garnish with lime wedge.
Casa Refresher
1.5 oz. Casamigos Cristalino Tequila
1 oz. Fresh Watermelon Juice or 4-5 Fresh Watermelon Chunks (1”)
.5 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
.25 oz. Simple Syrup
8-10 Mint Leaves
4 Dashes Peychaud’s® Bitters
Garnish Mint Sprig and Watermelon Chunk Through Skewer
Instructions: Combine all ingredients into a tin shaker. Muddle fruit/herbs. Add ice, shake vigorously, and fine strain into a rocks glass. Add fresh ice and garnish.
Cantarito
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz 1800 Cristalino
- .5 oz Orange Juice
- .5 oz Grapefruit Juice
- .5 oz Lime Juice
- 3 oz Jarritos Grapefruit Soda
Garnish: Garnish with Grasshopper Salt and Orange Slice
Instruction: In a shaker tin, combine 1800 Cristalino, fresh lime juice, grapefruit juice, and lime juice. Fill with ice and shake vigorously. Strain over fresh ice into rocks glass and top with Jarritos Grapefruit Soda. Garnish with orange slice and grasshopper salt.
Citrus 75 Martini
Makes one serving
Ingredients:
- 1oz DELEÓN Reposado Tequila
- 0.5oz Agave Syrup (1:1)
- 0.5oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1.5oz Sparkling Water
Glassware: Coupe Glass
Garnish: Lemon, Mint, and Green Grape Garnish
Preparation: Add DELEÓN Reposado, agave syrup, and lemon juice into a shaker. Shake and pour into the coupe glass using a strainer. Add sparkling and top with garnishes.
Paloma Rosa
Makes one serving
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Tequila Don Julio Reposado
0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
1 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
Glass: Collins Glass
Preparation: Combine Don Julio Reposado, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass over ice.Top cocktail off with grapefruit juice and soda water if desired. Garnish with grapefruit peel or lime wedge.
