Served as chilled shots, margaritas frozen or on the rocks, tequila truly celebrates the spirit of Cinco de Mayo. Distilled from the blue agave plant, tequila falls into one of five categories based on its age. Let’s see, five types of tequila, the fifth of May…coincidence? We think not!
Make your fiesta festive with these recipes—along with delicious quesadillas or Tex-Mex dip from one of our catering locations.
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½ oz blanco tequila
½ oz grenadine
½ oz crème de menthe
Pour grenadine into a shot glass. Gently float the tequila on top of the grenadine, and float the crème de menthe on top of the tequila. Enjoy!
Margarita Perfecta
1 ½ oz silver tequila
½ oz Cointreau
1 ½ oz lime juice
Lime wedge for garnish
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake well. Strain into an ice-filled glass and garnish with a lime wedge!
Mexican Martini
3 oz añejo tequila
1 ½ oz Cointreau
1 ½ oz lime juice
½ oz green-olive brine
Splash of orange juice
Olives for garnish
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with olives!
