There’s no better time to enjoy a delicious cocktail than Cinco de Mayo—and we have the perfect recipes for the occasion! Whether you’re hosting a fiesta or a casual happy hour, these classic beverages using Agave In The Raw® are sure to get everyone in the mood to celebrate:

Spicy Tequila Sunrise: Featuring the sweet mix of pomegranate juice, orange juice and agave, plus a spicy kick from jalapeno, this tequila cocktail will bring the heat to any fiesta.

Blackberry Mojito: A refreshing, fruity take on the classic favorite with beautiful color.

Mango Mojito: Enjoy Cinco de Mayo in the tropics from the comfort of your own home by pairing mango nectar with rum.

SPICY TEQUILA SUNRISE

PREP TIME: 5 MINS; MAKES 1 SERVING

Ingredients

• ½-inch slice jalapeño pepper, with seeds
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• ½ ounce (1 tbsp) Agave In The Raw®
• 1 ½ ounces silver tequila (100 percent blue agave)
• 4 ounces fresh orange juice
• ½ ounce pomegranate juice
• ½ orange slice, for garnish
• ¼-inch jalapeno slice, for garnish
• Ice
• Club soda, optional

Preparation

In cocktail shaker or glass, muddle the jalapeno and lime. Add the agave, tequila, and orange juice. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake just to chill.

Pour the pomegranate juice into a tall glass. Fill glass 3/4 with ice cubes. Gently strain the Spice Sunrise into the glass. Garnish with the orange and jalapeño slice.

BLACKBERRY MOJITO

PREP TIME: 5 MINS; MAKES 1 SERVING

Ingredients

• 1 lime, quartered, plus lime wheel for garnish
• 8-10 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
• 6-8 fresh blackberries, plus more for garnish
• ½ ounce Agave In the Raw®
• 1 ½ ounces white rum
• 4 ounces chilled soda water

Preparation

Juice 2 lime quarters into a rocks glass or tumbler. Add remaining lime quarters, mint, berries, Agave In The Raw®, and rum and muddle until fruit is crushed. Add 1 cup ice and soda water to fill. Stir. Garnish with lime wheel, additional berries, and fresh mint.

MANGO MOJITO

PREP TIME: 10 MINS; MAKES 1 SERVING

Ingredients

• 6 – 8 mint leaves (plus an additional sprig for garnish)
• 1 ½ ounces light rum
• 2 teaspoons Agave In The Raw®
• 2 tablespoons mango nectar
• 1/8 of a lime
• Ice
• 4 ounces club soda

Preparation

Place the mint leaves and rum in an old-fashioned glass and set aside for 5 minutes. Using a muddler or the back of a tablespoon, bruise the mint leaves with the rum.

Add the Agave In The Raw® and mango nectar to the rum. Squeeze the lime into the glass, then add the squeezed wedge. Add 4 ice cubes. Pour in the soda and stir just enough to blend. Garnish with the mint sprig and serve.