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In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I have collected a bunch of tequila cocktail recipes that look amazing. I didn’t include a regular margarita because that is boring and I figure everyone has a favorite recipe by now. I have not tried these yet so I cannot tell you if they are actually as good as they look.
For my birthday this year, we did a little bit of tequila tasting at a local bar. It was so much fun! It was really interesting to see the difference in smell and taste in 4 tequilas. Now it’s time to start cocktailing and try out a few of these recipes.
Raspberry Lime Tequila
Add a little mint to this and you have a delicious summer drink.
Cucumber Margarita
I tried a cucumber margarita at McMinnimins and it was delicious! The cucumber makes it even more refreshing and clean.
Chocolate Margarita
Mexican chocolate is one of my favorite things. Add tequila to it – even better.
Strawberry Jalapeno
Often times I stay away from spicy cocktails. But this one only uses a little bit of jalapeno which would be perfect. Maybe have a cucumber margarita also to cool down the spice?
Creamy Margarita Popsicles
I wish I was having a Cinco de Mayo party because these would for sure be served. I think I will keep them in mind for a summer party.
Paloma Cocktail
This looks like a perfect summer drink. It is a little bit sweet but is mostly grapefruit and club soda. A few summers ago, we were making grapefruit soda and vodka drinks. They were delicious! Substituting the vodka for tequila would be a nice alternative.
Tequila Thyme Lemonade
I love the earthy cocktail trend – basil, thyme, rosemary, lavender. It makes it so clean and refreshing! And such a nice break from all the sweet drinks.
Tamarindo y Tequila
When I was in Loreto, Mexico a year ago tamarind was extremely popular especially in candy. It’s a little sweet and a little sour and definitely an acquired taste. I ate it a lot during that week never completely sure if I actually liked it or not. But now I really want to try it in a cocktail. It probably be pretty delicious as a drink with the sweet and sour mixture.
Tequila Smash
There are blueberries in this one. Hello oxidants. So it’s healthy right? I’m sold.
Bloody Maria
The official drink of Siete de Mayo
Time to get mixing! Do you have any other Cinco de Mayo drink favorites?
Sarah says
This is a lovely collection! I might just need to try one to celebrate!
It was really nice to meet you at the photography workshop yesterday! Your blog is lovely and I’m excited to follow along! <3
Lauren says
I know they all look so delicious! It was great to meet you too! Thanks for checking out my blog 🙂