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5 Delicious Cocktail Recipes to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Home

Kamala Kirk

Cinco de Mayo celebrations will certainly be different this year with gatherings canceled and most restaurants and bars closed. For those who wish to celebrate at home or via a virtual happy hour, we’ve rounded up five tequila and mezcal cocktails from bars and restaurants across the United States that can easily be recreated at the bar cart.

From a smoky cucumber mezcal margarita served in California to a strawberry and agave tequila concoction from Montauk, these cocktails are sure to spice up at-home Cinco de Mayo festivities. 

The Surf Liner from Rosewood Miramar Beach (Montecito, CA)

An earthy and smoky cucumber mezcal margarita served on the rocks with mint, the Surf Liner embodies the Pacific air at Rosewood Miramar Beach, Southern California’s most luxurious retreat. Served across the properties seven restaurants and bars, this mezcal cocktail is a refreshing take on the traditional margarita.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. Del Maguey Vida or mezcal of choice

  • 1 oz. lime juice

  • ¾ oz. agave syrup

  • ¾ oz. cucumber juice

  • 3 drops habanero tincture

  • Garnish with Cucumber peel roll-up and Mint sprig

Instructions: 

  1. Add all the ingredients in a shaker tin

  2. Fill the shaker tin with ice cubes

  3. Shake well and double strain

  4. Pour over rocks

  5. Garnish with cucumber peel roll up and mint sprig

 1 Tequila 2 Tequila from Showfish at Gurney’s Star Island Resort & Marina (Montauk, NY)

The 1 Tequila 2 Tequila is the most requested drink at Showfish, the signature restaurant at Gurney’s Star Island Resort & Marina, and the perfect drink to impress your friends during a Cinco de Mayo virtual party!

Ingredients:

  • 1.5oz Blanco infused pepper tequila

  • .5oz Reposado tequila

  • .5oz Fresh lime

  • .5oz Agave mixture

  • 2 Strawberries (green tops cut off)

  • *garnish with Aleppo pepper/kosher salt rim

Instructions:

  1. Take a lime wedge and coat 1/3 of the rim (about ½ inch deep) of your glass & dip it into your salt/spice rim

  2. Muddle strawberries in your mixing tin, add the rest of your ingredients with ice to the tin.

  3. Shake and then strain over fresh ice into your rimmed glass  

Texas Margarita from The Mansion Bar at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek (Dallas, TX)

Located in the luxurious Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, The Mansion Bar has been a Dallas icon since it opened in 1980, serving up signature cocktails including the Texas Margarita. The drink offers a refreshing twist on the traditional margarita, with a simple recipe that calls for ingredients that are typically already in one’s home, combining the classic flavors with jalapeno agave for an added kick.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz favorite tequila

  • 1 oz fresh lime juice

  • .75 oz Cointreau 

  • .5 to .75 (adjust for sweetness) jalapeno agave

  • 1 lime 

Instructions:

  1. Place all ingredients into shaker tin

  2. Shake vigorously

  3. Pour into glass rimmed with Tajin

  4. Garnish with lime wedge

The Signature Silver Coin Margarita from The Anasazi Bar and Lounge at Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi (Santa Fe, NM)

Located in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, The Anasazi Bar and Lounge is a vibrant hotspot for locals and guests alike. The Anasazi Bar and Lounge embraces its cultural surroundings, with signature margaritas and a dedicated tequila table where guests can taste the restaurant’s comprehensive collection of premium tequilas with unique food pairings.

Ingredients:

  • Silver Tequila (or a tequila of your choice)

  • Cointreau

  • Fresh lemon and lime juice

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake

  2. Strain into a salt-rimmed glass

  3. Garnish with a dry lime

CordeValle Heat Margarita from One Iron Bar at Rosewood CordeValle (San Martin, CA)

Overlooking the rolling California hills and the famed CordeValle golf course, The One Iron Bar at Rosewood CordeValle serves local cuisine curated specially by Chef Alexander LaMotte. Guests can enjoy a meal or a drink at the well-stocked bar, mixing specialty drinks, international spirits and a diverse selection of wines, including vintages from the Clos LaChance Winery located on property. One of the signature cocktails at the bar is the CordeValle Heat Margarita, a spicy twist on the classic drink. 

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Jalapeño/cucumber well tequila infusion

  • 1 oz lemon lime juice

  • 1 oz agave

  • Tajin rim

  • Lime or cucumber wedge garnish

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker

  2. Shake vigorously

  3. Rim glass with Tajin

  4. Pour into Tajin rimmed glass

  5. Garnish with lime or cucumber wedge

Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk