Welcome to the destination for all of your Cinco celebrations. Name the place and time, we’ll bring the tequila and lime. Celebrate in style with our favorite Cinco drinko’s:
Spicy Grapefruit Margarita
Serves: 1
Spice up your favorite cocktail with this twist on a classic. This Spicy Grapefruit Margarita is sure to pair well with your favorite taco for Taco Tuesday.
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 3 oz grapefruit juice
- ½ oz lime juice
- ¼ tablespoon simple syrup
- Jalapeño and grapefruit slices
- Salt, chili powder, sugar for salt rim
Directions
In a saucer mix salt, chili powder and sugar. Run a lime wedge along the rim of the glass and then dip into the rim mixture. Fill glass with ice. In a cocktail shaker combine tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, jalapeño slices and simple syrup with ice and shake. Strain into glass and garnish with grapefruit.
Tequila Sangria
Serves: 1
Sangria is the easiest drink to make for a group and can be customized based on your fruit preferences. This sangria can be made as a big batch cocktail for any event. Tequila isn’t a typical ingredient in the average sangria, but this drink is far from average.
Ingredients
- Lime, lemon, orange, grapefruit sliced
- 2 oz silver tequila
- ¼ tablespoon agave syrup
- 4 oz white wine
- 2 oz club soda
Directions
Stir all ingredients together except club soda and refrigerate for 2 hours. Pour into a glass with ice and sliced fruit and top with club soda.
Mezcal Margarita
Serves: 1
Mezcal is the hot new liquor and our favorite cocktail base right now. This smoky version of the classic margarita has a completely different taste profile. The Cointreau contributes a slight sweetness that cuts some of the smokiness from the mezcal.
Ingredients
- 3 oz mezcal
- 2 oz lime juice
- ½ oz Cointreau
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake. Strain into a glass with ice and garnish with a lime wheel.
