Cinco De Mayo Cocktails
Mix up some fun and creative Cinco de Mayo cocktails for your next party. From margaritas to Mezcals, these are the best Cinco de Mayo Ideas.
Hey margarita fans, this list is for you! Since margaritas are a classic Mexican cocktail, I collected a bunch of creative and different ways to make them.
This list includes more than just margaritas. I also included tequila Moscow mule, tequila gimlet, and more zesty drinks.
Whether you’re hosting the Cinco de Mayo party, just in charge of the drinks, or want to make a fun few drinks for your friends, this list is for you.
Scroll through and pick out your favorites! Yes, there are a bunch of creative and different margaritas in it. From frozen to on the rocks (and lots of different flavors, too).
Zip down to the list or keep reading for some tips. I’ll share some info about the best drinks for Cinco de Mayo and share more party food ideas too!
Mexican Cocktail Flavors
When you think of Cinco de Mayo cocktails, what comes to mind? Probably margaritas! But did you know there are a ton of different ways to make them?
What are the most common flavors for margaritas? This list has a huge variety of different fruits and mix-ins!
You’ll find margaritas with any one of these fun flavors:
- Peach
- Spicy Orange
- Pineapple and Coconut (Pina Colada)
- Prickly Pear
- Watermelon
- Mango
- Passion Fruit
- Spice (Jalapenos)
- Lime
- Guava
All you have to do is think of your favorite Mexican food and desserts and find ways to use those flavors/ingredients in your drinks.
In fact, the hard part is choosing which cocktails to make! You might have to narrow it down to three or four and make them all.
You can’t go wrong with these zesty, sweet, and colorful cocktails!
Everyone will love them.
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Cocktail Supplies
Before you start buying the liquor, make sure you have all the tools and supplies you need for the cocktails.
The best way to do this is to click through to the recipe and read through the required list of supplies.
But most cocktails use the same ones. So this short list should include pretty much everything you need:
- Blender
- Margarita Glasses
- Knife (for cutting garnish)
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Straws
- Shallow Plate (to rim the glasses)
Beyond these basic supplies, you might also need some festive coasters or some party-ready glasses.
And if you want to add a lot of garnishes to your glass, then get some thick toothpicks.
The Best Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Every Cinco de Mayo party needs food, too! So add the following delicious Mexican party food ideas to your menu.
- Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these mouthwatering Mexican Food Recipes For Cinco de Mayo that will spice up your festivities.
- Looking for festive Festive Mexican Party Food Ideas to elevate your Cinco de Mayo celebration? Look no further!
- Quench your thirst with 21 Festive Cinco de Mayo Drinks that perfectly complement your Mexican fiesta.
- Spice up your party with a hot Hot Mexican Corn Dip Recipe that will have everyone coming back for more.
Or, just buy some chips, guacamole, and dip from the store!
Here’s the list of delicious Cinco de Mayo cocktails! Click through to your favorites and try them today.
Cinco de Mayo Cocktails
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with refreshing cocktail recipes like margaritas, palomas, and micheladas to add a festive touch to your fiesta! These drinks are easy to make and perfect for enjoying with friends and family as you celebrate the holiday.
Just blend fresh peaches, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and ice for a fruity and refreshing cocktail that's perfect for celebrating with friends.
Get ready to spice up your Cinco de Mayo celebration with this cheeky twist on the classic Margarita! With a splash of olive brine added to the mix, this cocktail brings a mischievous flair to the bold flavors of tequila and citrus.
No margarita mix required and no bartending skills required. Just a few ingredients to shake up and you've got yourself an amazing cocktail.
This tropical twist on the classic cocktail is packed with sweet pineapple juice and creamy coconut, and zesty lime juice shaken up with tequila served with a toasted coconut rim.
This startling neon pink cocktail is a prickly pear margarita. Made with prickly pear simple syrup, tequila blanco, fresh lime juice and Cointreau. It’s easy to make this refreshing prickly pear margarita recipe by the glass or by the pitcher.
Made with tequila, limeade, and pineapple juice this margarita packs some serious flavor. Enjoy this spicy twist on an old classic to bring the heat to your next gathering.
This drink is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a summer BBQ, pool party, or simply an evening spent with friends. The combination of juicy strawberries, sweet agave, and tangy lime juice makes for a delicious cocktail that's always a hit!
A Lemon Margarita is a fresh twist on a classic cocktail where you don’t need any limes at all. This tequila lemon cocktail has a unique tangy and sweet flavor profile.
These Watermelon Margaritas are easy, refreshing, and mouthwatering! Perfect for all your summer gatherings or just for sipping on the porch.
Super simple sweet and Spicy cocktail drink, with Mezcal, Mango & Passion Fruit Spread and a kick of Jalapeño peppers!
These ingredients make just two drinks so prepare ahead if you plan on making for a crowd!
It’s not too sweet, not too sour, it has a delicately salted rim and it’s muddled to perfection. A perfect pool-party signature cocktail!
A refreshing summer cocktail with light floral notes and farm-fresh strawberries. This strawberry rose margarita is perfect for summer sipping!
Also called chamangos, these stunning, frozen mango drinks are made the classic way with chamoy, Tajín and tamarind straws.
This tequila Moscow mule recipe combines the zing of fresh lime juice, the kick of spicy ginger beer and the bold spirit of tequila in a mule drink that’s not just a great way to elevate your cocktail game but a celebration of fresh, simple ingredients.
These yummy margaritas are the perfect blend of sweet, tart, smoky, salty and spicy!
This recipe makes refreshing guava margaritas that are the perfect summertime cocktail. Make a single serving or turn them into a pitcher for guests.
The Tequila Gimlet is made with tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave in a cocktail ratio that is classic for the sour family of cocktails. It's a balanced sipper that's perfect alongside chips and guacamole or with your favorite spicy meal.
This Blackberry Jalapeño Margarita is a spicy margarita with a subtle blackberry flavor. This recipe is easy to follow for beginners and uses a homemade blackberry jalapeño simple syrup.
Escape to paradise with Frozen Mango Margaritas made with coconut milk and a salted coconut rim. Both tequila and virgin margarita recipes included.
Fresh Spicy Mango Margaritas, with a chili-lime salty rim, are gorgeous and delicious. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, blended or on the rocks.
If you enjoyed these Cinco de Mayo cocktails, then pin the post to Pinterest. This way, you will be able to find the ideas when you need them.
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