Are you ready for some dynamic, bold flavors with a festive spirit? Well, Cinco de Mayo is all about celebrating Mexican heritage with vibrant food, drinks, and lively traditions. Whether you’re attending an event or having a celebration at home you’re sure to want to indulge in the delicious flavors of Mexico. And no celebration is complete without authentic cocktails that accompany this celebration. Here’s our picks for fun Cinco De Mayo drinks that are easy to make at home.
Jamaica Margarita
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Jamaica Margarita is the ultimate Cinco de Mayo cocktail. It perfectly blends the sweet-tart essence of hibiscus with a vibrant citrus twist. You’ll need to add this refreshing drink to your party menu.
Ingredients
Jamaica Concentrate:
- 1 cup dried Aramburo Jamaica-Hibiscus
- 2 cups Water
- ½ cup Stater Bros. Granulated Sugar
- Juice of 1 Lime
Margarita:
- 2 oz. Hornitos Plata Tequila
- ½ oz. Cointreau
- 2 oz. Jamaica Concentrate
- ½ oz. Master of Mixes Simple Syrup
- Juice of 1 Lime
Directions
- To make Jamaica concentrate, add dried Jamaica and sugar to the water and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add sugar and lime juice. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Strain liquid into a jar and cool.
- To make the margarita, add all the ingredients to a shaker or jar with ice and shake until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain into a glass with ice and garnish with a lime slice.
Piña Colada
If you love tropical drinks, try this delicious Piña Colada! Made with sweet pineapple chunks, smooth coconut rum, and rich cream of coconut, this creamy, fruity cocktail is the perfect way to celebrate. Add this one to your list of fun Cinco De Mayo drinks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Stater Bros. Frozen Pineapple Chunks
- 2 oz. Malibu Pineapple or Coconut Rum
- 1 oz. Goya Cream of Coconut
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Michelob Ultra ZERO Michelada
Refreshingly bold and tangy, and surprisingly, zero alcohol. This zesty Michelob Ultra ZERO Michelada is packed with savory Clamato, a kick of Tapatío, and a tangy Chamoy-Tajín rim, and finished with crisp Michelob Ultra ZERO. This is a must to add to your Cinco De Mayo celebration.
Ingredients
- Baja Micheladas Chamoy Rim Dip
- Tajín Clásico Seasoning
- 2 to 3 dashes Stater Bros. Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 to 3 dashes Maggi Jugo Seasoning Sauce
- Juice of ½ a Lime
- Pinch of Morton Coarse Sea Salt
- 2 to 3 dashes Tapatío Hot Sauce
- Splash of Mezzetta Sliced Golden Greek Peperoncini Juice
- Clamato Tomato Cocktail
- Michelob Ultra ZERO
Directions
- Rim glass with chamoy rim dip and tajín.
- Add Worcestershire, jugo, lime juice, salt, hot sauce, and pepperoncini juice.
- Fill a third of the glass with Clamato, then top with Michelob Ultra ZERO.
Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind Vodka with Watermelon
If you love a spicy drink and the refreshing taste of watermelon, this drink is for you. Perfectly balanced, this Smirnoff Tamarindo Vodka cocktail is the ideal blend of spicy, tangy and refreshing. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- Ice
- 6 oz. Simply Watermelon Juice
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1.5 to 2 oz. Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind Vodka
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake till chilled.
- Pour over ice and serve.
- Recommended to serve in a glass rimmed with chamoy and tajin.
Baby Malo
Gran Malo Spicy Tamarind Tequila Blanco leads the way for this refreshingly tangy, sweet & spicy cocktail! The combination of mango nectar, Micheladas Mangonada Rim Dip and Tijin along with the gentle fizz of soda water is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- Micheladas Mangonada Rim Dip
- Tajín Clasico
- Ice
- 2 oz. Gran Malo Spicy Tamarind
- 3 oz. Jumex Mango Nectar
- ½ oz. Lime Juice
- Stater Bros. Soda Club Soda
Directions
- Rim glass with rim dip and tajin. Add ice to glass.
- Pour in Gran Malo Spicy Tamarind, mango juice and lime juice. Top off with soda water. Gently stir to combine. Enjoy!
