5 Favorite Cinco de Mayo Cocktail Recipes

There are plenty of other tequila and mezcal cocktails that highlight Mexico's beloved agave spirits.
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Gearing up for a Cinco de Mayo fiesta? While you can never go wrong with a margarita, there are plenty of other tequila and mezcal cocktails that highlight Mexico's beloved agave spirits. The editor's of Imbibe recently rounded up five favorite, Cinco-inspired sips to make your celebrations as festive as ever.

Blood Orange Cinnamon Margarita
Fresh blood orange juice and a peppery cinnamon syrup spice up this citrusy Margarita from the Tippling Brothers, Paul Tanguay and Tad Carducci. Click here for the recipe. Photo by Lauren Volo.
Cisco Kid
Jalapeño-infused tequila and fresh raspberry-soaked syrup lend an edge to this beer-capped tequila cocktail. Click here for the recipe. Photo by Dylan + Jeni.
Red Pepper Daisy
Cool off with this refreshing mix of reposado tequila, fresh bell pepper, lime juice and fizzy water. Click here for the recipe. Photo by Stuart Mullenberg.
Tequila Sage Smash
The ultimate desert cooler? Lemon wedges, fresh garden sage, honey and tequila meet over ice in this highball. Click here for the recipe. Photo by Stuart Mullenberg.
Jalisco Stroll
A simple salt solution helps harmonize this cocktail’s mix of blanco tequila, Campari and dry vermouth. Click here for the recipe. Photo by Lara Ferroni.


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