Some of these are well-known cocktails, and others you might learn something new about, so let's get to it:
The Margarita: Everyone knows it and loves it. Served frozen or on the rocks, this leg

- 1 & 1/2 ounces Tequila
- 1 ounce fresh-squeezed Lime Juice
- 1/2 ounce Orange Liquer (Contreau is preferred, but Triple Sec works also)
- Salt to rim the glass
Salt a margarita glass. Shake the ingredients with crushed ice, strain into the salt-rimmed glass, and serve.
The Tequila Sunrise: It's not exactly a Mexican-derived cocktail (close enough though), but it involves the essence of the country, tequ

Tequila Sunrise - Traditional
- 1 & 1/4 ounces Tequila
- 3/4 ounces Creme de Cassis
- a squeeze of fresh Lime Juice
- Club Soda
Fill highball glass with ice. Add tequila, creme and squeeze of lime. Fill the remainder of the glass with club soda.
Tequila Sunrise - Simplified
- 1 ounce Grenadine
- 4 ounces Orange Juice
- 2 ounces Tequila
Build cocktail in highball glass with ice in that order and do NOT stir.
La Paloma: Translated in english, it means, "the Dove." Perhaps a lesser known cockta

- 2 ounces of high quality Tequila
- 3 ounces Grapefruit Juice
- 1/2 ounce fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2 ounce Agave Nectar or Simple Syrup
- Club Soda
In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine Tequila, juices, and nectar and shake well. Strain into highball glass of ice. Top with a splash of club soda.
Micheleda: Perhaps the strangest concoction, and demands an acquired taste. It has some relation to a bloody mary, and with a peculiar addition of beer. The color of this cocktail always rem

- 12 ounces Mexican Beer (such as Modelo, Tecate, or Corona)
- dash of Tabasco Sauce
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1 dash Soy Sauce
- 1 pinch Black Pepper
- squeeze of fresh Lime Juice
In a highball glass with ice, add all ingredients, but pour the beer in last.
Cocktails that are mistakenly known as Mexican, but are NOT:
In case you were wondering why these drinks weren't listed, it's because they aren't Mexican-based cocktails! Here's the list and their origins to clear up those misconceptions-
- Pina Colada (Puerto Rico)
- Mojito (Cuba)
- Sangria (Spain)
Please enjoy your Cinco de Mayo responsibly, and enjoy the spirited flavors of Mexico! If you need more tips on planning your memorable Cinco party, I'll be posting a recipe or two for some authentic Mexican dishes in the very near future, so stay tuned for more authentic flavors!
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