Celebrate Cinco de Mayo: Flavors and Festivity!

Sip & Synopsis - This Weeks Inspiration

• Celebrating Cinco De Mayo
• Drink of the week: Classic Margarita
• Cinco De Mayo Mixes
  
• Hack of the week: Chili Rim

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It is more widely celebrated in the United States as a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. Get ready to fiesta like there’s no mañana! This Cinco de Mayo, dive into the heart of Mexican culture with our selection of vibrant cocktails. Learn more about the history of Cinco de Mayo.

The Classic Margarita is a quintessential cocktail that epitomizes the spirit of Mexican mixology. This refreshing drink is elegantly simple, made with tequila, fresh lime juice, and triple sec, served in a salt-rimmed glass. It strikes a perfect balance between the tequila's earthy flavors and the zesty lime, with a hint of sweetness from the triple sec. Whether served frozen or on the rocks, the Classic Margarita is a staple at celebrations and a beloved choice for cocktail enthusiasts around the world.

Variations:

• Spicy Margarita: Add a slice of jalapeño to the shaker before mixing.
• Fruity Margarita: Blend in 1/2 cup of fresh strawberries or mango for a tropical twist.

Michelada Ingredients:

• • Cold lager beer
  • 2 oz lime juice
  • 2 dashes of hot sauce
  • 1 dash of soy sauce
  • A pinch of salt
  • A pinch of ground chili
  • Tajín seasoning (for rimming)

Instructions:

Rim a chilled pint glass with lime juice and Tajín seasoning. Add lime juice, hot sauce, soy sauce, salt, and ground chili to the glass. Fill with cold beer and mix gently.

Paloma Ingredients:

• • 2 oz tequila
  • 1/2 oz lime juice
  • Grapefruit soda to top
  • Salt for rimming
  • Lime or grapefruit wedge for garnish

Instructions:

Rim a highball glass with salt. Fill the glass with ice and add tequila and lime juice.Top with grapefruit soda and stir gently. Garnish with a wedge of lime or grapefruit.

Tequila Sunrise Ingredients:

• • • 2 oz tequila
    • 4 oz orange juice
    • 1/2 oz grenadine syrup
    • Orange slice and cherry for garnish

Instructions:

Fill a highball glass with ice and add tequila and orange juice. Add grenadine, which will sink and gradually rise to mix with the other ingredients. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.

Chili-Salt Glass Rimmer

Ingredients:

• • 1 part chili powder
  • 3 parts kosher salt

Instructions:

1. 1. 1. Mix the chili powder and salt together.
      2. Pour onto a small plate and use to rim your cocktail glasses.

Whether you’re toasting with a classic Margarita or exploring new flavors like a Michelada, Cinco de Mayo is the perfect occasion to celebrate rich traditions and make memorable moments. So, raise your glass and let’s toast to a day filled with festivity and flavor.

¡Salud!

~ Andrea