Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching, and if you’re looking for cocktail inspiration for your fiesta, look no further! Celebrate the best flavors and traditions of Mexico with these refreshing drinks that are as tasty as they are festive.
Whether you’re looking to mix up a traditional margarita, or shake things up with a different fruity concoction, we’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up our top ten drinks for the ultimate Cinco de Mayo celebration that are easy to whip up and bursting with incredible flavor. ¡Salud!
Photography Credit: Katie Urban of A Touch of Teal
Spicy Watermelon Margarita
Spice up your margarita game with this deliciously refreshing cocktail.
Ingredients:
– 1 oz (30 ml) Master of Mixes Watermelon Daiquiri/Margarita Mixer
– 3 oz (90 ml) Master of Mixes Margarita Mixer
– 1.5 oz (45 ml) tequila
– 3-4 dashes hot sauce
Directions:
– Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice. Shake and strain into glass filled with ice.
Tequila Sunrise
Fun under the sun! This bold and refreshing cocktail is easy to make and even easier to drink.
Ingredients:
– 0.5 oz (15 ml) Master of Mixes Grenadine Syrup
– 1.5 oz (45 ml) tequila
– 3 oz (90 ml) orange juice
Directions:
– Pour Master of Mixes Cocktail Essentials Grenadine Syrup in the bottom of glass.
– Fill glass with ice.
– Build remaining ingredients over top of ice.
– Stir gently and serve.
Cool Mint Margarita
This refreshing marg will be your new go-to party drink!
Ingredients:
– 1 oz (30 ml) Master of Mixes Single Pressed Lime Juice
– 1.5 oz (45 ml) Master of Mixes Mint Syrup
– 1 oz (30 ml) tequila
– .5 oz (15 ml) orange liqueur
Directions:
– Combine all ingredient in a mixing glass filled with ice.
– Shake and strain into rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
Frozen Mango Margarita
Your guests will (man)go wild for this summer staple!
Ingredients:
– 5 oz (150 ml) Master of Mixes Mango Daiquiri/Margarita Mixer
– 2 oz (60 ml) tequila
Directions:
– In a blender, add 2 oz (60 mL) tequila, 5 oz (150 mL) Master of Mixes Mango Daiquiri/Margarita Mix and 16 oz (2 cups) of ice.
– Blend.
– Pour into glass and garnish with fresh mango.
Mai Mule
Put the Mai in Cinco de Mayo with this tropical spin on the classic mule.
Ingredients:
– 3 oz (90 ml) Master of Mixes Mai Tai Mixer
– 1 oz (30 ml) vodka
– Top with ginger beer
Directions:
– In an ice-filled shaker, add 1 oz (30 mL) vodka and 3 oz (90 mL) Master of Mixes Mai Tai Mix.
– Shake and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.
– Top with ginger beer.
– Pour into glass and serve.
Strawberry Margarita
Because no fiesta is complete without the classic strawberry marg!
Ingredients:
– 4 oz (120 ml) Master of Mixes Strawberry Daiquiri/Margarita Mixer
– 2 oz (60 ml) tequila
Directions:
– In an ice-filled shaker, add 2 oz (6o mL) rum and 4 oz (120 mL) Master of Mixes Strawberry Daiquiri/Margarita Mix.
– Shake hard and strain into an ice-filled glass.
– Garnish with lime wheel and serve.
Mexican Morning
If you aren’t already a morning person, this zesty drink will make you one!
Ingredients:
– 2 oz (60 ml) Master of Mixes Mango Daiquiri/Margarita Mixer
– 1 oz (30 ml) tequila
– .5 oz (15 ml) peach schnapps
– Orange slices
Directions:
– Build ingredients in order in a mason jar filled with ice.
– Cap and shake.
Jalapeno Margarita
The perfect balance of sweet and spicy, because why have one when you can have both!?
Ingredients:
– 3 oz (90 ml) Master of Mixes Margarita Mixer
– 1 oz (30 ml) tequila
– 5 dashes hot sauce
Directions:
– Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice.
– Shake and strain into glass filled with fresh ice.
Mexican Maria
Everybody’s favorite Bloody Mary with a festive twist.
Ingredients:
– 4 oz (120 ml) Master of Mixes 5 Pepper Bloody Mary Mixer
– 1.25 oz (37 ml) tequila
– 2 dashes chipotle sauce
– 2 dashes tabasco sauce
Directions:
– Combine all ingredients in a Boston glass filled with ice.
– Roll contents between shaker tin and Boston glass three times.
– Pour into serving glass.
Sangria-Rita
Get the best of both worlds with this fruity concoction.
Ingredients:
– 1 oz (30 ml) Master of Mixes Red Sangria Mixer
– 2 oz (60 ml) Master of Mixes Margarita Mixer
– .5 oz (15 ml) Master of Mixes Triple Sec
– 1.25 oz (37 ml) tequila
Directions:
– Combine all ingredients in a Boston glass filled with ice.
– Shake and strain into margarita glass filled with fresh ice.
