Cinco de Mayo is a great opportunity to experiment with tequila and mezcal cocktails beyond the Margarita.
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Cinco de Mayo (meaning 5th of May) celebrates the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War in 1862. The drink holiday has spread beyond Mexico and is celebrated around the world with colourful parades and parties and Mexican-inspired libations.
When it comes to drinks, there’s a lot more to Cinco de Mayo cocktails than the perfect Margarita or the Paloma cocktail. From sour style to a sparkling drink and smoky and sultry sippers, here are 5 of our favourite cocktails that are ideal for Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Click through the following pages to view the cocktails.