Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with These Cocktails
When it comes to Cinco de Mayo what better way to celebrate than with tacos and margaritas?! If margs aren’t your jam, don’t fret. We’ve got you covered with a few #ReadytoDrink cocktails as well as a few other recipes to throw in rotation for the celebration.
Rancho La Gloria:
This Cinco de Mayo, Rancho La Gloria invites your readers to kick off their celebrations with its ready-to-drink Paloma and Strawberry margaritas and its new flavor, Blueberry. Perfect to pair with chips and tacos, or enjoyed on its own, Rancho La Gloria takes the hassle out of mixing cocktails with its delicious, bottled recipe – just uncap and pour! All margaritas are made with 100% Blue Weber Agave, real lime juice and premium ingredients, offer 13.9% ABV and are available nationwide in major retailers such as Walmart, Target, 7-Eleven and more. (SRP: $14.99/1.5L; $8.99/187ML 4-pack). Additional Rancho La Gloria flavors include Watermelon, Peach, Mango and Lime. For an added fun twist, Rancho La Gloria also offers its margarita line as sparkling canned margaritas and boozy frozen pops.
Ojo de Tigre Artesanal Mezcal:
Explore Ojo de Tigre Artesanal Mezcal this Cinco de Mayo, an inviting and accessible mezcal for all. Ojo de Tigre is Co-Created by renowned Mexican actor Luis Gerardo Mendez and eases you into the world of mezcal with a premium mezcal that has low smoke, low ABV of 40%, and maximum flavor. Each liquid is a unique blend of two sustainably cultivated agaves harvested by hand, Espadín (from Oaxaca) and Tobalá (from Puebla). The signature blend is made up of complex flavors, lending itself to herbal, citrus, and fruity notes that round out the bold and smoky flavor of the liquid.
Tiger Lily Cocktail:
1.5 Parts Ojo de Tigre Mezcal
1.5 Parts Pineapple Juice
2 Parts Ginger Beer
Garnish: Fresh Pineapple
Method: Build all ingredients over ice in a highball or rocks glass. Garnish with a pineapple slice.
Tequila Enemigo 89 Añejo Cristalino:
Elevate your Cinco de Mayo with “the most celebrated Tequila,” Tequila Enemigo 89 Añejo Cristalino, named after the 89 iterations created to perfect the now award-winning expression. Clean, fresh, elegant, and refined, Tequila Enemigo 89 Añejo Cristalino is a Tequila so pure it should be sipped, and what better way to do that than from the purest symbol of elegance and celebration: a flute. Floral and vanilla notes initially appear, and as the flavor develops, hints of refreshing lowland agave with delicate minerality. Image HERE.
Tommy’s 89 Margarita:
2oz Tequila Enemigo 89 Añejo Cristalino
1.5oz Lime juice
1/2oz Honey / Agave Syrup
Shake all ingredients over ice and serve.
Dulce Vida Pineapple Jalapeño Tequila:
Rediscover tequila this Mother’s Day with Dulce Vida Pineapple Jalapeño. Certified organic and handcrafted from 100% blue agave, this 70-proof tequila is infused and uniquely blended with real pineapple and jalapeño juice to deliver a refreshing and all-natural taste. With only 66 calories and 2.4 carbohydrates per serving, drink guilt free and sustainably as Dulce Vida recaptures all production waste, yielding a nutrient-rich soil supplement that is circulated throughout the local farming community of San Ignacio Cerro Gordo. Enjoy Dulce Vida Pineapple Jalapeño Tequila as a shot, on the rocks, or try your hand at mixology for Mother’s Day brunch with a Skinny Pineapple Margarita made with Dulce Vida Pineapple Jalapeño Tequila, club soda, and a squeeze of lime.
Dulce Vida Tequila & Soda:
Enjoy a refreshing and satisfying cocktail without any added sugar or hassle with Dulce Vida’s Tequila & Soda. The low-cal and low-carb ready-to-drink beverage is available in three delicious flavors: Lime, Grapefruit, and Pineapple. At 7% ALC/VOL, Tequila & Soda contains 65 calories and less than 2 carbs, and is made using a blend of real tequila, real fruit juices and real soda. Each crafted with uncompromising quality, the hand-selected ingredients are curated for optimal enjoyment, perfect for those looking to discover the sweet life of Dulce Vida.
However you plan on celebrating, please do so responsibly! Let us know your favorite recipe in the comments!