It's all about the tequila on Cinco de Mayo, so chose your favorite recipe and get mixing.
1.
Flirty Fiesta Margarita: You can't go wrong with a margarita.
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Flirty Fiesta Margarita. (Courtesy Photo) |
• 1 part
Sauza Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila
• 3 parts Cran-Raspberry Juice
• 1.5 parts Lemon-Lime Soda
• .5 part
DeKuyper 03 Premium Orange Liqueur
• 1 part Sanding Salt
• 1 Lime Wedge (for garnish)
Directions: Run a lime wedge around half the lip of a glass and dip in sanding sugar to rim. Combine all ingredients in a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.
2.
Vendado: W New York - Downtown is giving away a trip to the W Mexico City on Cinco de Mayo. Order a Vendado, and your drink could have a piñata with a two night stay certificate inside.
• 1.5 oz. Mezcal
• .75 oz. Lime Juice
• .5 pieces of Kiwi
• 6 leaves of Peppermint
• 2 spoons of Sugar
• 2 pieces of Raspberries
Directions: Muddle kiwi, raspberries, and peppermint. Combine all ingredients in a glass filled with ice.
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Each Vendado will be garnished with a piñata. (Courtesy Photo) |
3.
Spicy Sombrero: Bring the heat this Cinco de Mayo with this cocktail with a kick.
• 1 part Hornitos Plata
• 2 parts Lemonade
• 3 to 4 dashes of Green Hot Sauce
• Salt/smoked Paprika Rim
Directions: Rim shot glass with salt and smoked paprika. Mix chilled lemonade, chilled Hornitos Plata and hot sauce in mixing glass and pour into shot glass.
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The Spicy Sombrero is perfect if you love drinks that pack a punch. (Courtesy Photo) |
4.
Qui Tequila's Mexican Mule: This tequila twist on the Moscow Mule is available at Gemma at the Bowery Hotel.
• 1.5 oz. Qui Platinum Extra-Añejo Tequila
• 3 oz. Golden Ginger
• 3 Dashes of Angostura Bitters
• Garnish with Orange Twist
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Mexican Mule. (Courtesy Photo) |
Directions: In a mixing glass, add ice and all the above ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain over ice into a
copper mug and garnish with an orange twist.
5.
Air Mexico Flight: If you still can't decide your drink of the night, try the
Hard Rock Cafe's Air Mexico Flight, three mini margaritas served in dessert glasses.
The base for all three:
• 2 oz. Avion Silver Tequila
• .75 oz.
Cointreau Orange Liquer
• 3 oz. Hard Rock Cafe Margarita Mix
Add one flavor to each glass:
#1 - .5 oz Monin Habenero Lime
#2 - .5 oz. Blue Curucao
#3- .5 oz. Monion Desert Pear
Directions: Garnish each glass with salt rim and 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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