Margarita Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

by Alux Loyola

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:

The St. Rita

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

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