Cinco de Mayo is just a few days away (May 5th).
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrated in both the United States and parts of Mexico where it is called El Día de la Batalla de Puebla (English: The Day of the Battle of Puebla). It’s a day to celebrate the Mexican heritage. It also commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). It is NOT Mexico’s Independence Day (that is celebrated in September).
People celebrate Cinco de Mayo with parades, street festivals and mariachi musical performances in towns about Mexico (Pueblo) and the United States.
Here are some cocktail recipes to help you celebrate Cinco de Mayo, especially if you are planning on hosting a party or get together.
Avión (PO) Loma
1.5 oz. Avión Silver
½ oz. Lime Juice
¼ oz. Lemon Juice
3 oz. Grapefruit Juice
2 Slivers Muddled Jalapeño
Soda Water
Ancho Chile Salt, Jalapeño, and Grilled Lemon Wedge for garnish
Combine all ingredients and shake. Salt rim of glass with chile salt. Pour contents of shaker into glass and top with soda. Garnish with grilled lemon and jalapeño.
The Mariachi
1 ½ oz. Avión Reposado
¾ oz. Black Peach Tea
¼ oz. White Peach Puree
¼ oz. Lemon Juice
¾ oz. Brown Sugar
¼ oz. Cranberry Juice
3 Blackberries
1 Blackberry and Lemon Wheel for garnish
Muddle blackberries and brown sugar in shaker. Add all ingredients and shake. Double strain and pour into a glass over ice. Garnish with 1 blackberry and a lemon wheel.
Party Thyme Punch
1 ½ oz. Avión Reposado
¼ oz. Lime Juice
¼ oz. Lemon Juice
¼ oz. Grenadine
¾ oz. Simple Syrup
¾ oz. Pomegranate Juice
1 tsp. All Spice
1 sprig Thyme for garnish
Combine all ingredients and ice into a shaker excluding the all spice. Shake and strain into a glass over ice. Sprinkle all spice on top. Garnish with sprig of thyme.
Rita Rioja
¾ oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
¾ oz. Simple Syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
1½ oz. Tequila Avión Reposado
Fresh Red Pepper
Cilantro
Rub the rim of a glass with a wedge of fresh lime and dip into some salt. Add some spice to the margarita by muddling a piece of red pepper and a little bit of cilantro to bring out their natural flavors. Add 1½ ounces Tequila Avión Reposado, and ¾ ounce each of fresh lime juice and simple syrup. Then fill mixing glass with ice. Give the cocktail a good shake to chill, and strain it into a salted glass. Garnish with a piece of red pepper and cilantro.
Bloody Maria
1 ½ parts Avión Silver
4 parts Tomato Juice
2 tsp Horseradish
½ part Worcestershire Sauce
2 Dashes Hot Sauce
Squeeze Lemon
Squeeze Lime
Salt and Pepper
Combine ingredients in a Collins glass with ice, and stir. Do not shake. Garnish with olives and a celery stick.
This recipes were shared with permission from Avión.
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How do you plan on celebrating Cinco de Mayo? Do you have host a part? Do you make any special recipes? Feel free to share your thoughts. I always love to hear from my readers.
Kimberly
*I was not compensated for this post. I am sharing this for the enjoyment of my site readers.
Birdiebee says
These drink all look super delicious. The Bloody Maria would be my first choice. Thank you for sharing your recipes just in time for Cinco De Mayo.