The ever popular Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate this holiday than by embracing the Mexican heritage! When one thinks of Mexican celebrations, what comes to mind? ...Tequila! We are sharing some of our favorite margarita and festive Mexican drink recipes to help you serve your patrons the right way.
Hornitos Drinko de Cinco
Created by Hornitos Tequila
Ingredients:
2 parts Hornitos Plata Tequila
3⁄4 part Lime Juice
1⁄2 part Agave Nectar
Muddle in 3 slices of JalapenIo and Oregano
Method: Pour ingredients into a shaker, shake and double strain into a shot glass. This recipe makes two shots.
Honey Ginger Sauza-Rita
Created by Sauza Tequila
Ingredients:
1 12 oz. can frozen Lemonade
1 12 oz. bottle of Ginger Beer
12 oz. Sauza Blue 100% Agave Silver Tequila
1 can of water
3 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. Salt
Method: Combine lemonade, ginger beer, Sauza Tequila, water and 1 tablespoon of honey in a pitcher filled with ice. Stir well to combine. Rim your cocktail glasses by dipping in remaining 2 tablespoons of honey and then running them through a plate of salt. Serve over ice with a lemon wheel. Serves nine.
Once Upon a Time in Mexico
Created by James Connoly, El Publico, Perth, Australia
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz. Vida Mezcal
1/2 oz. White Creme de Cacao
1/4 oz. Lime Juice
3 Dashes Regans Orange Bitters
Yellow Chartreuse Rinse
Method: Add all ingredients except yellow chartreuse to a cocktail shaker,a