Culinary Crofton
Cinco de Mayo Margaritas
Fresh new flavors shake up the traditional toast.
Margaritas rule Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Cinco de Mayo is the commemoration of Mexico’s unlikely victory over France in 1862. In America, it has evolved into a salute to Mexican history and tradition. Tequila is also a tradition from Mexico. This blue agave-based spirit is most famously produced in the area surrounding the city of Tequila, Mexico. These on-the-rocks margarita recipes will shake up your Cinco de Mayo fiesta. Start with a margarita base mix and go from there. You can leave out the tequila and triple sec for those who love the taste of a margarita but not the alcohol. Margarita Base Mix You can buy margarita mix at the store, but why settle for “one taste suits all?” This recipe is a great starter for any margarita …
