Unique Cinco de Mayo Cocktails
By FBWorld Team
With
Cinco de Mayo falling on a Monday, the first weekend in
May promises to be a party extravaganza. So put on a sombrero,
and enjoy these unique cocktails to celebrate. They'll
add a special twist to any party. Cheers!
CAMUS-Rita - A classic margarita with a French twist.
Ingredients:
2 oz. CAMUS VS Elegance Cognac
1 oz. Lime Juice
1 oz. Orange Juice
1 oz. Triple Sec
Lime slice and Kumquat for garnish
Procedures:
1. Add all ingredients into a cocktail
shaker with ice and shake.
2.
Strain into a glass.
3.
Garnish with lime slice and kumquat and serve.
Pepinita - One sip of this and you will be chanting, Ole!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz. Trianon Blanco Tequila
1 oz. Agave Nectar
1 oz. fresh squeezed Lime Juice
splash of Orange Liqueur
Cucumber slices
Chili Powder
Procedures:
1. In a shaker, add ingredients and muddle
cucumber slices.
2.
Add ice and shake.
3.
Strain into a chili powder rimmed glass.
4.
Garnish with cucumber slices and serve.
Cinco Sangria - Bring out your inner Samba with this cocktail.
Ingredients:
Fresh seasoned fruit (recommended: Strawberry, Lime, Orange,
Kiwi, and Gassionfruit)
1/4 oz. Lucid Absinthe
1 1/4 oz. Cachaça
1/2 oz. Spanish Brandy
1/2 oz. Orange Liqueur
1 oz. Dry Red Wine
Procedures:
1. In a cocktail shaker, thoroughly muddle
the fruit with Lucid Absinthe, cachaça, Spanish
brandy, and orange liqueur.
2.
Pour into a wine glass.
3.
Float red wine on top of cocktail. Stir and serve.
Developed
by Ben Scorah at Beekman Bar and Books in NYC.
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