The stars have aligned, and Cinco de Mayo is also Taco Tuesday this year. Check out these ways to go beyond a basic marg, whether you’re hosting a crowd or making a Tuesday night a little more special.
Some of the best Cinco de Mayo drinks include palomas, ranch water, spicy margaritas, and fresh and fruity margarita variations.
What drinks should I make for Cinco de Mayo besides classic margaritas?
Don’t get us wrong: A classic margarita has its place, but serving more unique margs makes any event feel more festive, fun, and premium.
Five Cinco de Mayo drinks that are just as easy to make as the standard recipe:
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Spicy margarita: Add heat with jalapeño-infused tequila
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Fruit-forward marg: Splash in juice (pineapple, passionfruit, or mango)
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Paloma: Try margarita’s lighter and sweeter cousin, made with tequila, grapefruit soda, and lime juice
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Ranch water: Combine tequila, lime juice, and sparkling water like Topo Chico for an ultra-refreshing option
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Watermelon basil marg: Fresh, herby, and perfect for hanging on the patio
You can also experiment with mezcal instead of tequila for a smoky twist or skinny margaritas for a lower-calorie option.
What’s the best margarita mix for homemade cocktails?
The best margarita mixes don’t have an endless list of ingredients and additives. They have simple, real ingredients that you’d find at your favorite upscale restaurant. Demitri’s Margarita Mixes come in a Traditional Organic Mix and a 38 Calorie Mix for a lighter option. These mixes are designed for bar-quality cocktails at home, using organic ingredients and no preservatives, gluten, or high-fructose corn syrup. A good mix instantly elevates any Cinco de Mayo celebration.
What’s a foolproof way to make margaritas at home?
Margaritas are incredibly easy to make at home, especially if you’re starting with a solid mix. With so few ingredients, you want every one to be high quality for a difference you can really taste. And don’t forget the rim! Demitri’s Margarita Rimshot Rim Salt has pineapple, pomegranate, lime, and a touch of chili pepper, which complements fruitier margs and brings out the drink’s brightness.
The easiest homemade margarita recipe for 1
Ingredients:
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2 ounces tequila
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3 ounces Demitri’s Margarita Mix of choice
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¼ to ½ ounce Cointreau
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Ice
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Lime wedge
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Demitri’s Margarita Rimshot Rim Salt
Directions:
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Rim the glass with lime and dip in salt
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Shake tequila, margarita mix, and Cointreau with ice
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Strain over fresh ice and garnish with lime
If you’re trying out a paloma or ranch water, you can use a touch of Demitri’s Margarita Mix in place of the lime juice, starting with about a half ounce and adding more to taste.
What Cinco de Mayo drinks are good for a crowd?
If you’re hosting, you don’t have time to squeeze a million and one limes. Demitri’s Margarita Mixes take out the heavy lifting and save your arms from soreness. These mixes are designed to scale, so you can easily adapt the ratio to however many people you’re serving.
Tip: Don’t add ice directly to your pitcher to avoid watering down your cocktails. Keep an ice bucket handy so people can add to their glass just before serving.
Pitcher margarita recipe (serves 8)
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2 cups tequila
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3 cups Demitri’s Margarita Mix
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2 to 4 ounces Cointreau
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Ice (added per glass)
Happy Cinco de Mayo! May your avocados be perfectly ripe, your chips salty, and your cocktails never basic.
