Cinco De Mayo Drink Recipes

Cinco de Mayo is one of those holidays that is wild and exciting. It is always something to look forward to, because it's colorful and fun, yet authentic and gives everyone who enjoys it, something to participate in.

As someone who loves creating a variety of cocktails and mixed drink recipes, I feel compelled to share some of my great drinks with you. The key is adding tequila and lime, as it accentuates the season. Here are some amazing Cinco de Mayo recipes that are you destined to enjoy. That is of course if you are 21 and over.

(These have been great hits during Cinco de Mayo season)...

The original Cinco de Mayo

2 oz. Tequila (Gold)
1 oz. Lime Juice
1 pinch of salt

Combine, mix, and serve on the rocks in a cocktail glass with a lime slice and umbrella.

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Sarah's Cinco de Mayo

2 oz. Tequila (preferably light)
1 oz. Amaretto Liqueur
1 oz. Peach Schnapps
1 oz. Tomato Juice
1 oz. Lime Juice
1 splash of Grenadine
1 pinch of salt

Combine, mix, and serve on the rocks in a cocktail glass with a lime slice and umbrella.

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ExoticSarah's Cinco de Mayo

2 oz. Tequila (preferably gold)
1 oz. Amaretto Liqueur
1 oz. Peach Schnapps
1 oz. Raspberry Liqueur (schnapps optional)
1 oz. Lime juice
1 splash of Grenadine

Combine, mix, and serve on the rocks in a cocktail glass with a lime slice and umbrella.

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Exotic Cinco de Mayo

2 oz. Tequila (gold)
2 oz. Tequila (light)
1 oz. Peach Schnapps
1 oz. Lime Juice
1 splash of Grenadine

Combine, mix, and serve on the rocks in a cocktail glass with a lime slice and umbrella.

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ExoticSarah's Cinco de Mayo Ice Tea

2 oz. Tequila (white)
2 oz. Tequila (dark)
1 oz. Amaretto Liqueur
1 oz. Peach Schnapps
1 oz. Raspberry Liqueur
2 oz. Lime Juice
2 oz. Coke
1 splash of Grenadine

Combine, mix, and serve on the rocks in a cocktail glass with a maraschino cherry or pineapple slice.

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Extremely ExoticSarah's Cinco de Mayo

2 oz. Tequila (white)
1 oz. Amaretto Liqueur
1 oz. Peach Schnapps
1 oz. Raspberry Liqueur
1/2 oz. Lime Juice

Combine, mix, and serve on the rocks in a shot glass.

To be continued...