Cinco de Mayo Cocktails from Milagro Tequila

By Adam Rains

The Freshest Margarita

A margarita is the most traditional of all tequila cocktails and you cannot celebrate Cinco de Mayo without one.

Ingredients:

  • 2 parts Milagro Silver Tequila
  • ¾ parts Milagro Agave Nectar
  • 1 part Fresh Lime Juice

Preparation: Combine all three ingredients in a shaker. Shake vigorously with ice and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a thin lime wheel. Salt optional.

Veracruzana

This cocktail is an ode to Mexico’s oldest and largest port, and is also home of the sweet Veracruz pineapple.

Ingredients:

  • 2 parts Milagro Reposado Tequila
  • ¾ parts Milagro Agave Nectar
  • 1 part Fresh Lime Juice
  • 4 Pineapple Chunks
  • 2 Basil Leaves

Preparation: Muddle pineapple and basil leaves in a Boston shaker glass. Add remaining ingredients and shake vigorously with ice. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice and garnish with pineapple and basil.

Carpe Dia

Dear Gina,Inspiration to “sieze the day” with this fruity and fresh cocktail.

Ingredients:

  • 2 parts Milagro Añejo Tequila
  • ¾ parts Milagro Agave Nectar
  • 1 part Fresh Lime Juice
  • 5 Blackberries
  • 2 Sage Leaves

Preparation: Muddle fruit and herbs in a Boston shaker glass. Add other ingredients and shake vigorously with ice. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice and garnish with blackberry and a sprig of sage.

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