Cocktails for Cinco de Mayo
Contributed by on May 02, 2019
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This Cinco de Mayo, go beyond the margarita and celebrate with another authentic, flavorful and festive beer-based Mexican cocktail – the Michelada, which must always start with Clamato for ultimate authenticity:
- Authentic Michelada: Enhance your Cinco de Mayo experience by upgrading your favorite beer to create this authentic beverage
- Spicy Michelada: Add some spice to your celebration with this bolder version of the Michelada, featuring jalapenos and smoky paprika
Or, add a twist to the classic margarita with these fun options from Mr & Mrs T:
- Mai Tai Island Margarita: You’ll feel like you’re on an island vacation with this tropical twist on a margarita
Ingredients
- 3-1/2 oz. Mr & Mrs T® Mai Tai Mix
- 1-1/2 oz. Mr & Mrs T® Margarita Mix
- 1 oz. rum
- 1/2 oz. gold tequila
- Cocktail salt
- Optional: Pineapple wedge, lime slice, and tropical flower for garnish
Fill a cocktail shaker half full with ice. Add 3-1/2 oz. of Mr & Mrs T Mai Tai Mix, 1-1/2 oz. of Mr & Mrs T Margarita Mix, 1 oz. of rum, and 1/2 oz. of gold tequila. Shake to chill. Rim margarita glass with cocktail salt, and fill with ice. Strain cocktail over ice, and garnish with a pineapple wedge, lime slice, and flower, as desired.
- Strawberry Peach Margarita: Embrace the feeling of summer with this fruity spin
Ingredients
- 3-1/2 oz. Mr & Mrs T® Strawberry Daiquiri-Margarita Mix
- 1-1/2 cup ice
- 1-1/4 oz. tequila
- 2 strawberries
- 1/2 peach
- Optional: Slice of lime, strawberry, and peach for garnish
In a blender, combine 3-1/2 oz. of Mr & Mrs T Strawberry Daiquiri-Margarita Mix, 1-1/4 oz. of tequila, 2 strawberries, 1/2 of a peach, and 1-1/2 cups of ice. Blend for 10 seconds or until smooth. Pour into a margarita glass. Garnish with a slice of lime, strawberry, and peach.
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