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When you hear “Cinco de Mayo,” what comes to mind? For me personally, I think of my Mexican mother explaining the real meaning of the holiday while sipping on a margarita. In Puebla, where the holiday is primarily celebrated in Mexico, it is known as “El dia de la Batalla de Puebla”. The holiday is a commemoration of Mexico’s victory over French forces in the Battle of Puebla.
This winning of this significant battle has become a celebration of Mexican culture and is now widely celebrated in the United States.In honor of my heritage, I’m happy to share some wonderful margarita recipes to toast to the the historical win as the Battle of Puebla. Salud! Here are three of our favorite margarita recipes:
Salt (optional)
1.5 oz – St. Germaine
1.5 oz – Silver Tequila
1 oz – Fresh lime
½ oz – Agave or simple syrup
If desired, coat the rim of a rocks or Collins glass with salt and fill with ice
Add the remaining ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice
Shake strain into the prepared glass
Garnish with a lime wedge
The Spicy Marg
Salt (optional)
¼ tsp – red pepper flakes
1 pinch – Chipotle chile powder
1 ¾ oz – Reposado tequila
½ oz – Agave or simple syrup
½ oz – Grand Marnier
¾ oz – Fresh lime juice
If desired, coat the rim of a rocks or Collins glass with salt and fill with ice
In a shaker, muddle the agave nectar or simple syrup, red pepper flakes and chile powder
Add the remaining ingredients, fill with ice and shake vigorously
Strain through a tea strainer into the prepared glass
Garnish with a jalapeño or red chile pepper
The Classic Margarita
Salt (optional)
2oz – Reposado ot silver tequila
1oz – Cointreau
10z – Fresh lime
If desired, coat the rim of a rocks or Collins glass with salt and fill with ice
Combine tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice in cocktail shaker filled with ice
Shake and strain drink into glass and serve
