Literally meaning “The Fifth of May,” Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla, which took place on May 5, 1862. Nowadays this fun holiday is really more about celebrating the Mexican way of life. In many U.S. cities with large Mexican populations, there are parades, dancing, and festivals. Traditional Mexican food is served and tequila is king when it comes to this special day of celebration.
Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner so dust off your margarita shakers and celebrate Mexican culture with these tequila cocktails.
PATRÓN Tequila
PATRÓN Tequila is the world’s highest-quality ultra-premium tequila. Handcrafted from 100% Weber Blue Agave, it is the ultimate element of the perfect Cinco de Mayo celebration.
PATRÓN Cask Collection Sherry Cask Añejo is a distinctive tequila that has matured for more than two years in oak barrels from Spain that were previously used to produce the finest Oloroso Sherry. PATRÓN Cask Collection Sherry Cask Añejo features medium gold color and boasts the aroma and taste of caramel, vanilla, clove, walnut, and dried fruit. The sherry barrels also impart a prominent and unmistakable flavor of pecan nuts.
PATRÓN Silver is bottled directly after distillation; it captures the essence of baked agave due to its use of a tahona stone, a two-ton volcanic rock that crushes the agave and captures its earthy complex flavors, and a roller mill. In the glass, the notes translate to fresh aromas of fruit and citrus, a smooth and sweet tasting experience on the palate, and a delicate finish of light pepper.
PATRÓN Cocktails
PATRÓN Classic Margarita
- 1.5 oz Patrón Silver
- 1 oz Citrónge Orange Liqueur
- .75 oz Fresh lime juice
- .25 oz Simple syrup
- + Lime wedge for garnish
- + Kosher salt (optional)
Combine liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake with ice to chill. Strain onto fresh ice in a rocks glass and garnish with a lime wedge. Optionally, salt half the rim of the glass with kosher salt.
PATRÓN Perfect Paloma
- 1.5 oz Patrón Reposado
- 3 oz Fresh grapefruit juice
- .5 oz Agave syrup (1:1)
- .5 oz Fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 1 oz Sparkling water
- + Sugar and salt for rimming
- + Grapefruit wedge for garnish
Mix all ingredients except sparkling water in a shaker tin and shake with ice to chill. Strain onto fresh ice in sugar and salt-rimmed collins glass. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Tequila Cazadores
Made from 100% Blue Agave, Tequila Cazadores needs a seven-step fully sustainable and zero waste production process including double distillation, double fermentation and careful maturation process, crafted by Maestro Tequilero.
Each of the Tequila Cazadores’ 12 ounce cans are naturally gluten-free and features 100% Agave Tequila Cazadores Blanco, real ingredients and Agave syrup.
At least a year is needed for Tequila Cazadores Añejo to stay in new American oak barrels to obtain its golden color and distinct agave flavor which is complimented with cinnamon, vanilla, nuts and peppery, smoked wood.
One of the best tequilas for Margaritas, Tequila Cazadores Blanco is tequila in its purest form, without aging, for intensity and real flavor of agave. With notes of citrus fruits, fragrant herbs, and the customary smooth finish, it is perfect for sipping but it’s especially well-suited for cocktails.
Cazadores Cocktails
Jalapeño Margarita
(Crafted by Manny Hinojosa, Cazadores Global Brand Ambassador)
- 1 ½ part Tequila Cazadores Blanco
- ½ part Premium Triple Sec
- ½ part Agave Nectar
- 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 Slice of Jalapeño
In a cocktail shaker with ice combine all the ingredients, shake and serve over the rocks in glass. Garnish with lime, jalapeño slice and salt optional.
Blood Orange Margarita
(Crafted by Manny Hinojosa, Cazadores Global Brand Ambassador)
- 1 ½ oz. Tequila Cazadores Special Edition
- ½ oz. Orange Curacao
- 2 oz. Blood Orange Juice
- 3/4 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
- 3/4 oz. Agave Nectar
- Manny’s Salt
Shake all ingredients and serve over ice with Manny’s salt (salt flavored with guajillo and pasilla chili peppers, hibiscus, sugar and lime).
Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
Created in 1880 by Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle, Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge is the flagship of the brand and combines the intensity of tropical bitter orange with the character of cognac. The recipe, which has not changed since it was first created, results in a liqueur with powerful aromas and flavors. This refined liqueur contains 40% ABV (51% cognac and 49% orange liqueur).
Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge Cocktail
Grand Margarita
- 1 part Grand Marnier® Cordon Rouge
- 1 part Tequila
- .5 part Fresh Lime Juice
- Ice cubes
- Lime Garnish
Fill a wide, shallow dish with 2-3 mm of fine salt. Cut a lime in half at the width and rub around half of the rim of a margarita glass. Cut a thin, crosswise slice from one of the lime halves for garnish. Holding glass upside down, dip wet half delicately into the salt. Shake Grand Marnier, tequila and lime juice with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into glass and apply lime garnish to the rim.
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