Tequila! People seem to either love it or hate it. But whatever your feelings might be Cinco de Mayo is quickly approaching so it is time to give in to your craving or conquer your fear. And no need to limit yourself to just a classic margarita, there’s a world of tequila cocktails just waiting to be guzzled! From a Bloody Maria to a Strawberry Siracha Margarita there are countless ways to enjoy tequila. Here are fifteen festive recipes ranging from light and refreshing highballs to intense brooding cocktails. Oh and we couldn’t help but include a few truly delicious variations on the good old standard margarita too!
Let us start our nice and easy with this refreshing take on a standard Margarita. This Perfect Margarita from Honestly Yum is the perfect go-to drink for just about any occasion. It doesn’t have to be just Cinco de Mayo for this classic cocktail!
For a savory and tasty Bloody Maria that smells absolutely delicious, check out Its A Beautiful Mess. Something tells us this will kill any hangover and taste great! We can’t wait to try this one at our next brunch!
Mixing sweet, spicy and salty is what a great Margarita is all about! Get this Mango Jalapeno Margarita recipe from How Sweet it Is. Try it and we guarantee you’ll be heading back to her site for more.
Summer is coming and we can tell by the heatwave we are having in sunny Southern California this week. This drink is sure to cool you to the core! Prepare for unexpected fun with these great tasting Frozen Chambord Margaritas from Food52.
Blood Oranges are all the craze lately. From fruit, to candles, to these incredible Blood Orange Margaritas, who can resist this great fruit!
A spicy sweet cocktail. This is a nice change from the jalapeno cocktails we’ve all seen so often these days. This spicy Siracha with a twist of strawberry is the perfect balance. Get the Strawberry Siracha Margarita recipe from Domestic Fits, you’ll be happy you did.
Tropical and juicy this Spicy Melon Tequila Sunrise Punch is a healthy combo of punch and cocktail offering both vitamins A&C. Did we say Vitamins and alcohol together?! Sounds like just what the doctor ordered for Cinco de Mayo. Who could ask for more?
A Martha Stewart favorite. This Tequila Thyme Lemonade is infused with just the right herbs, its fabulously fragrant and so refreshing.
This Cinco de Mayo gem, the Frosty Mexican Bulldog Margarita comes to us from the great town of Austin, Texas! Thank you Austonians!
Not to knock the rum based classic mojito, but a Tequila Mojito, like this one here, has an oakiness and smokiness to it that adds a depth of flavor you just don’t get with rum. One of the best things to sip on Cinco de Mayo or any hot summer evening.
Beyond perfection. This Mango Margarita with Cilantro is the perfect cocktail to sip on this Cinco de Mayo, or any other day to be frank.
Here is a quick and easy Cinco de Mayo drink we got from BS In The Kitchen. The blend of grapefruit, lime, and sugar blended perfectly with the tequila, making for a very refreshing Paloma.
They take a little work but you are sure to impress your Cinco de Mayo guests with these Pomegranate-Lime Margaritas. They are well worth it.
Courtesy of Martha Stewart, this Watermelon-Basil Margarita is a Cinco de Mayo recipe for the books. The watermelon ice cubes will have everyone talking. You can also try mint leaves instead of the basil leaves.
The House Special aka The Barfly is an awesome take on a tequila sunrise, with a great little story behind it from Verses From My Kitchen.
Looking for something other than tacos and tequila to put in your tummy this Cinco de Mayo, try our Lemon Blueberry with Poppy Seed Mandelbroyt. It is refreshing and would pair perfectly with any and all of these delicious cocktails!
Enjoy your Cinco de Mayo and remember always drink and party responsibly!
