Cinco de Mayo is a time to celebrate, and if your go-to liquor is tequila, you're in luck. We've got plenty of margaritas, mimosas, and more made with you in mind.
Tequila is far from being just the shot-glass favorite to chase with salt and lime. Derving from the agave plant, tequila comes in five distinct forms with very different flavor profiles: tequila blanco, tequila añejo, tequila reposado, tequila joven, and extra añejo.
Blanco (also known as "silver") is un-aged and the perfect addition to your next margarita, but be sure to try a tequila reposado, which is aged for two months in oak barrels, for a spicier spin. If you love sipping tequila neat or want an easy swap for whiskey, look no further than tequila añejo, which is aged at least a year in oak barrels. Whatever tequila you choose, you can always count on a rich amber color to note quality, but do steer clear of "gold" labeled tequilas, as they often have unnecessary additives and flavorings.
And don't get us started on our smoky favorite: mezcal. Fun fact: While both tequila and mezcal come from the agave plant, tequila is made exclusively from blue agave, while mezcal comes from any variety of agave plant and is cooked in pits to develop that signature smokey flavor. Feel free to swap your favorite mezcal into any of these cocktail recipes!
Think we're stopping at just tequila? Not so fast. We've got fun spins on tequila-based drinks with the addition of some other boozy supporting characters (like champagne cocktails). Bet you can't say "Mimosa Margarita" five times fast. We even have some drink recipes with more surprising ingredients (ummm, cabbage?), which I think means these cocktails technically count as a salad.
And if you need some food to go with those cocktails, try our best Cinco de Mayo party recipes!
