Whether you like it on the rocks, neat or frozen, here are six tequila based cocktails to enjoy on Cinco de Mayo.
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Viva La Margarita. (Courtesy Photo) |
1.
Viva La Margarita:
• 4 parts
Skinnygirl® Spicy Lime Margarita
• 1 part Agave Syrup
• 1/4 cup Ice
• Sugar for rim of glass
• Lime Wedge,
for garnish
Directions: Cover the rim of a margarita glass with sugar. Blend Skinnygirl® Spicy Lime Margarita, agave syrup and ice. Pour and garnish with lime.
2.
Watermelon Paloma:
• 2 parts Hornitos® Plata Tequila
• 1 part Watermelon Juice
• 3/4 part Agave Syrup
• 3/4 part fresh Lime Juice
• 1 part Seltzer
• Handful Cilantro
• Paprika Sea Salt,
for garnish
• Watermelon Wedge,
for garnish
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Watermelon Paloma. (Courtesy Photo) |
Directions: Add all ingredients except seltzer into a mixing glass and shake vigorously. Add seltzer and double strain into a Collins glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a cilantro sprig, watermelon wedge and rim the glass with paprika sea salt.
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La Nueva York. (Courtesy Photo) |
3.
Weekend in Malibu: (Created by Rob Bennett of Blu Wolf Bistro)
• 1.5 oz. Soltado Tequila
• .5 oz. Triple Sec
• 2 muddled Strawberries
• 3 oz. Housemade Margarita Mix
• Lime and Strawberry,
for garnish
Directions: Muddle strawberries with the tequila unless quite macerated. Add ice, margarita mix, and shake hard, until frothy. Pour into a tall glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and strawberry slice.
4.
Sauza® Classic Margarita: (Serves 8)
• 1 1/2 cups Sauza® Signature Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila
• 1/2 cup
DeKuyper® Triple Sec Liqueur
• 1 cup Lime Juice
• 1/2 cup Simple Syrup
• 8 lime Wheels,
for garnish
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Sauza® Classic Margarita. (Courtesy Photo) |
Directions: Mix all ingredients in an ice-filled pitcher. Serve in salt-rimmed margarita glasses garnished with lime wheels.
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Ginger Beer Margarita. (Courtesy Photo) |
5.
La Nueva York:
• 2 oz. Roca Patrón Añejo
• 3/4 fresh squeezed Lemon Juice
• 3/4 oz. Simple Syrup
• 1/2 oz. Red Wine
• Lemon Wheel,
for garnish
Directions: Combine first three ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously with ice to chill. Strain onto fresh ice in a Rocks glass and gently float red wine on surface of drink. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
6.
Ginger Beer Margarita:
• 1 1/2 parts Jose Cuervo Tradicional® Silver
• 1/2 part Simple Syrup
• 3 parts Ginger Beer
• 1 part fresh Lime Juice
• Coarse Salt for lining rim
Directions: Add Jose Cuervo Tradicional® Silver, simple syrup, ginger beer and lime juice to a large glass with ½ cup ice; stir vigorously. Pour liquid into serving glass with a few ice cubes. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Nicole is the Editor-in-Chief of Hamptons.com where she focuses on lifestyle, nightlife, and mixology. She grew up in the Hamptons and currently resides in Water Mill.
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