Celebrate the Victory with Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is a day that celebrates the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It has become a popular holiday in the United States, where people enjoy Mexican food, music, and, of course, tequila! Tequila is a distilled spirit that is made from the blue agave plant and is the national drink of Mexico.
In this article, we will be sharing five different tequila cocktail recipes that are perfect for Cinco de Mayo. We will be using different types of tequila, including Don Julio Rosado Reposado, Corazon Anejo Tequila, Patron Tequila Extra Anejo, Corazon Blanco Silver Tequila, and Dos Artes Reposado Wine Aged Tequila. These tequilas can be easily purchased online at The Liquor Bros.
Paloma
The Paloma is a refreshing tequila cocktail that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is made with grapefruit soda, tequila, and lime juice. Here's how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Corazon Blanco Silver Tequila
- 4 oz. grapefruit soda
- 1 oz. lime juice
- Salt
Instructions:
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Rim a highball glass with salt.
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Fill the glass with ice.
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Add Corazon Blanco Silver Tequila, grapefruit soda, and lime juice.
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Stir to combine.
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Garnish with a slice of lime.
Margarita
The Margarita is a classic tequila cocktail that is loved by many. It is made with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur. Here's how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Don Julio Rosado Reposado
- 1 oz. lime juice
- 1 oz. orange liqueur
- Salt
Instructions:
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Rim a rocks glass with salt.
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Fill the glass with ice.
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Add Don Julio Rosado Reposado, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
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Stir to combine.
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Garnish with a slice of lime.
Spicy Margarita
If you like a little kick in your cocktails, then you'll love this Spicy Margarita. It's made with jalapeño-infused tequila, lime juice, and agave nectar. Here's how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Corazon Anejo Tequila
- 1 oz. lime juice
- 1 oz. agave nectar
- 1 slice jalapeño
- Salt
Instructions:
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Rim a rocks glass with salt.
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Fill the glass with ice.
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In a shaker, muddle the jalapeño slice.
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Add Corazon Tequila Anejo, lime juice, and agave nectar to the shaker.
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Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
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Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass.
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Garnish with a slice of jalapeño.
Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail that is usually made with whiskey, but it can also be made with tequila. This version is made with Patron Tequila Extra Anejo, which is aged for at least three years in oak barrels. Here's how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Patron Tequila Extra Anejo
- 1 sugar cube
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange peel
Instructions:
- In an Old Fashioned glass, muddle the sugar cube and bitters.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Add
