Fiesta Time! Cinco de Mayo Cocktails You Can Make This May 5!Home > Life Goals > FoodSource: Courtesy It' s Time for a Fiesta Check out These Easy Cinco de Mayo Cocktail RecipesBy Gabrielle BernardiniMay 3 2022, Updated 4:08 p.m. ET Let's party! Cinco de Mayo, which is the celebration of Mexico's victory over the French Empire, is just around the corner. So, if you're planning a fiesta at your house and are in need of some simple, but delicious cocktails to craft, check out these recipes that you and your guests can enjoy on May 5. Don't worry, we've got you covered!Article continues below advertisement Don't stop the celebrations just yet. We've rounded up some delicious craft cocktails that you can make from the comfort of your own home to celebrate this Cinco de Mayo, and we're sure they'll impress even your most critical besties. So here is a roundup of cocktails to get your fiesta started! El DiabloSource: Courtesy This cocktail surely won't disappoint you or your party guests! To make: combine 2 oz. Cincoro Blanco, 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz. Lejay Cassis, and 3 oz. spicy ginger beer. Garnish with a lemon wedge.Article continues below advertisement Spicy Mango Margarita From Bottled BlondeSource: Bottled Blonde Seriously, who doesn't love a spicy margarita? To make, combine 1.5 oz. Hornitos Blanco, 3/4 oz. triple sec, 1/2 oz. lime juice, 1/2 oz. mango purée, five slices of jalapeños muddled in a shaker with ice. Simply shake the ingredients and strain into a glass with tajin on the rim. Enjoy!Article continues below advertisement Crisp & Crude Paloma DaydreamSource: Courtesy If you're looking for a ready-to-serve cocktail mocktail that contains no alcohol, we recommend trying Crisp and Crude's line of non-alcoholic beverages. The Paloma Daydream is a great option if you're looking to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!Article continues below advertisement Espolòn Paloma Source: Courtesy To make this delicious cocktail, grab a tall glass and fill it with plenty of ice. Combine 60 ml Espolòn Blanco, 15 ml fresh lime juice, 120 ml pink grapefruit soda, and stir. Finally, garnish with a lime wedge. Yum!Article continues below advertisement Montelobos Pink Moon Source: Courtesy If you're looking for a smokey cocktail, try this Montelobos Pink Moon drink. To make, combine 1.5 oz. Mezcal Montelobos Espadín, 1/2 oz. Aperol, 1/2 oz. lime juice, 3/4 oz. natural grapefruit juice, 1.5 oz. rosé, and 1 cup of ice in a blender and blend until smooth. Garnish with half a grapefruit. Article continues below advertisement Ancho Reyes Verde Chelada Source: Courtesy We love a good spicy cocktail. To make, rip a glass with Bloody Mary mix salt. Next, combine 1 part Ancho Reyes Verde and juice from half of a lime and top with light Mexican beer.Article continues below advertisement Dos Hombres Mezcal Margarita Source: Courtesy Add a little smokiness to your classic margarita with the Dos Hombres Mezcal Margarita. To make, combine 2 oz. Dos Hombres Espadin Mezcal, 1/2 oz. agave sweetener (optional), 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice, 1 oz. Cointreau, and ice into a shaker. Shake and strain into a large rocks glass that is rimmed with either sugar and salt or chili powder and salt. Article continues below advertisement Tanteo Tequila Pick Your Kick Margarita Source: Courtesy You can craft this drink to your liking! To make, combine 2 oz. Tanteo Tequila (choose Tanteo Jalapeño, Habanero, or Chipotle tequila), 1 oz. fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz. triple sec, 1 oz. fresh pineapple juice, and ice into a shaker. Shake and strain into an ice-filled glass. Serve and enjoy!Article continues below advertisement Ilegal MargaritaSource: Courtesy For those looking for a recipe that is super simple, try the Illegal Margarita. To make, simply add 2 oz. Illegal Mezcal Joven, 1 oz. lime juice, 1/2 oz. agave nectar, and ice to a shaker. Shake and dump ingredients into a pre-salted rimmed rocks glass.Article continues below advertisement Tropical PalomaSource: Courtesy A twist on a Mexican classic cocktail, the Tropical Paloma is a refreshing drink to add Cinco de Mayo celebration. Simply pour 2 oz. Tequila El Jimador Silver and 2 oz. Tamarind Tangerine Mango Sour into glass over ice. Stir and add 4 oz. Jarritos Grapefruit soda. While stirring the drink, sprinkle a bit of Electricdust on top of the orange slice and use it as garnish.Article continues below advertisement bubly' s Picante PalomaSource: Courtesy A delicious twist on a classic Paloma, salt the rim of a glass and fill with ice. Next, mix 1/4 oz. of jalapeno puree and 1 oz. of lime juice into a cocktail shaker. Then, add ice, 1 oz. tequila, and 1 oz. of triple sec and shake. Strain the mixture into the salted glass and top with 3 oz. of Grapefruit bubly. Yum!Article continues below advertisement Strawberry Spiked-a-RitaSource: Courtesy If you're looking to get lit this Cinco de Mayo, the Strawberry Spiked-a-Rita is a go-to. To make: Rim margarita glass with a lime wedge and dip into kosher salt. Next, add 2 oz. tequila, 1/2 oz. triple sec, 1 oz. lime, 1 oz. lemon juice, and 1/2 oz. strawberry simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake. Then, strain into a margarita glass over fresh ice and add 8 oz. Sparkling Ice Orange Mango. For the finishing touch, plunge a whole can of Sparkling Ice Spiked Strawberry Citrus Smash into the drink.Article continues below advertisement Watermelon Basil MargaritaSource: Courtesy This drink is so delicious your guests will be asking for more! Combine 1.5 oz. PATRÓN Reposado, 1 oz. lime juice, 1 oz. fresh watermelon juice or puree, 1 oz. agave nectar, and three basil leaves or basil simple syrup, and shake over ice. Strain the drink over fresh ice and garnish with a basil leaf and wedge of watermelon or a dehydrated lime wheel.Article continues below advertisement E Cuarenta Repo Derby Source: E. Cuarenta Tequila This drink is not only pretty, but it's also full of great flavor. To make this cocktail, combine 1.5 oz of E. Cuarenta Reposado tequila, 1 oz. grapefruit juice, 3/4 oz. honey syrup, and ice to a shaker. After shaking the ingredients together vigorously, strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a grapefruit twist. Article continues below advertisement Fresh Ink Smoked MargaritaSource: Courtesy Add a little smokey flavor to your marg this Cinco de Mayo. In a cocktail shaker, combine 1.5 oz PATRÓN Silver, 1/2 oz. lime juice, 1/2 oz. pineapple juice, and 1/2 oz. agave nectar over ice. Strain the mixture over fresh ice cubes in a glass that is rimmed with smoked sea salt. Finally, garnish with a lime and a dusting of smoked paprika. Enjoy!AdvertisementMore from Distractify Grab Your Friends for These Cinco de Mayo Food and Drink Deals 17 Relatable Cinco de Mayo Memes for Every One of Your 5/5 Moods Danny Trejo on His Plans for May 5: "Cinco de Mayo Spelled Backwards Is Let’s Have a Party" (EXCLUSIVE) Latest Food News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.