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Spice Up Your Cinco De Mayo Fiesta With These 10 Boozy Beverages

Festive libations for washing down all the tacos and guac.

by Simone R. Johnson
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Tequila Sunrise

A tangy vacay for your taste buds

  • 2 ounces of orange juice
  • 1 ounce of silver tequila
  • Grenadine
  • Ice

Pour tequila and orange juice into a glass over ice. Add grenadine (which will sink to the bottom), but do not stir. Garnish with orange slices and maraschino cherries.

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Lychee Tequila

A sweet tequila mix

  • 3 tablespoons of tequila
  • 1 tablespoon Bols Elderflower
  • 4 tablespoons of lychee juice
  • 1 freshly squeezed lime
  • 1 whole lychee
  • A dash of orange bitters

Pour all ingredients into a tall glass and drop in whole peeled lychee at the end.

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Chelada

Hoppy flavor with a limey zest

  • 1 freshly squeezed lime
  • 1 teaspoon of coarse salt or Tajin
  • 1 12-ounce bottle of light lager
  • Garnish: lime wedge

Rub lime juice on rim of glass and salt it or use Tajín. Mix ingredients, pouring beer last. Garnish with lime and serve.

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Paloma

Refreshingly fruity

  • 2 ounces of tequila
  • 1/2 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Grapefruit soda to top
  • Garnish: lime wheel, grapefruit, and salted rim

Pour all ingredients into a glass and stir. Garnish with a grapefruit or lime wedge.

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Sangrita

Savory with a jalapeño twist

  • 5 ounces of tomato juice
  • 5 ounces of freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 ounces of freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 ounces of Tabasco sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 teaspoons of black pepper
  • Garnish: 1 jalapeño pepper

Drop all ingredients into a glass and stir thoroughly. Garnish with a jalapeño pepper for added spice.

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The El Pepino

Breezy tropical drink with fresh herbs

  • 2 ounces of tequila
  • 1/4 ounce of agave nectar juice
  • 1/2 ounce of freshly squeezed lime
  • 1/2 ounce pineapple juice
  • 1/2 ounce of Cointreau
  • Garnish: basil sprig, lime wedge, and cucumber slices

Pour all ingredients into a glass and stir evenly. Garnish with a basil sprig, lime wedge, or cucumber slices.

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Micheladas

A cousin to the Chelada, with a spicier Bloody Mary taste

  • 1 teaspoon of Tajín
  • 2 ounces of freshly squeezed lime
  • 2 teaspoons of Mexican hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 12 ounces of a light Mexican beer

Rub lime juice on glass rim and salt it or use Tajín. Mix ingredients together thoroughly or pour in beer last.

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El Diablo

A dark, tart drink that will get you dancing

  • 2 ounces of tequila
  • 1/2 ounce of Creme de Cassis
  • 1/2 ounce of freshly squeezed lime
  • 3 ounces of ginger beer
  • Garnish: lime wedge

Pour all ingredients into a tall glass and mix well. Garnish with a lime wedge.

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Watermelon Vodka Cocktail

Juicy summery sweetness

  • 2 ounces of chilled watermelon juice
  • 2 ounces of vodka
  • 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime
  • 1 teaspoon of agave nectar, honey, or maple syrup
  • Garnish: fresh mint, lime wedges, or small watermelon wedges

Mix all ingredients together. Garnish with fresh mint, lime wedges, or small watermelon wedges.

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Carajillo

A smooth, caffeinated cocktail

  • 1/2 a cup of brewed espresso
  • 2 ounces of Licor 43
  • Ice cubes

Pour all ingredients into one glass and stir evenly.

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