It’s Cinco de Mayo this weekend, which means tons of tequila. We have selected 6 of the very best tequila based cocktails to have you saying “Salud!”
Don’t forget to drink responsibly!
Blood Orange Margarita
1 ½ parts Tequila Avión
¾ part Cointreau Orange Liqueur
1 part Blood Orange Juice
½ part Fresh Sour Mix
In a cocktail shaker add all ingredients with ice. Shake and strain; best served over fresh ice and garnish with an orange twist.
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Rita Rioja
¾ oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
¾ oz. Simple Syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
1 ½ oz. Tequila Avión Reposado
Fresh Red Pepper
Cilantro
Rub the rim of a glass with a wedge of fresh lime and dip into some salt. Add some spice to your margarita by muddling a piece of red pepper and a little bit of cilantro to bring out their natural flavors. Add your key ingredient: 1 ½ ounces Tequila Avión Reposado, and ¾ ounce each of fresh lime juice and simple syrup. Then fill your mixing glass with ice. Give your cocktail a good shake to chill, and strain it into your salted glass. Then, garnish with a piece of red pepper and cilantro. Enjoy!
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Counting calories this Cinco de Mayo? If you’re looking for a low-calorie alcoholic drink for the festivities, enjoy these delicious guilt-free recipes:
SKINNY CINCO
1.5 oz of anejo tequila (smoother taste)
Mint Mojito Polar Seltzer
Juice from 1/2 lime
1-2 teaspoon of agave (to taste)
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SKINNY & HOT MARGARITA
1 part quality anejo tequila (for smoother taste)
1 part freshly squeezed lime juice
Polar Lemon Seltzer
1-3 slices of jalapeno chile (depending on your taste)
Splash of pineapple juice
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Lemon Limearita
· 2 oz. ACTIVATE Charged Lemon Lime
· 2 oz. Tequila of choice
· 1/5 oz. Floater of orange liquor (Grand Marnier) on the rocks
