Cinco de Mayo Cocktails

Cinco de Mayo is here again! Celebrated around the world with festivals and parades, Cinco de Mayo is one of the biggest celebrations of Mexican culture. Wondering what drinks you should make for your celebration? We’re here to help!

What is the official drink of Cinco de Mayo?

There is none! If we had to choose though, it’d come down to the Margarita or Paloma.

Here are 9 cocktails you can make for Cinco de Mayo that celebrate the food, drinks, flavors and traditions of Mexico! Salud!

9 DRINKS FOR CINCO DE MAYO!

Go to Frozen Margarita
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Frozen Margarita

Tequila Blanco, Triple Sec, Lime Juice

Go to The Swedish Paloma
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The Swedish Paloma

Absolut Grapefruit, Ruby Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Soda Water, Grapefruit

Go to Tequila Sunrise
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Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Blanco, Orange Juice, Grenadine, Orange, Cherry

Go to Margarita
Traditional Margarita served in a Margarita Glass with a salted rim and garnished with a Lime Wheel.

Margarita

Tequila Blanco, Lime Juice, Triple Sec, Salt

Go to Spicy Mangotini
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Spicy Mangotini

Absolut Mango, Absolut Peppar, Lemon Juice, Mango Puree, Simple Syrup, Jalapeno

Go to Spicy Fifty
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Spicy Fifty

Absolut Vanilia, Lime Juice, Honey, Elderflower Cordial, Jalapeno

Go to Paloma
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Paloma

Tequila Blanco, Grapefruit Soda, Lime

Go to Tommy´s Margarita
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Tommy´s Margarita

Tequila Blanco, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, Lime

Go to Absolut Lime Vodkarita
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Absolut Lime Vodkarita

Absolut Lime, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, Salt

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Go to Espresso Martini
3 Espresso Martini cocktails with Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa coffee liqueur, and espresso.

Espresso Martini

Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa, Espresso, Coffee Bean, Ice Cubes

Go to Lemon Drop Shot
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Lemon Drop Shot

Ice Cubes, Absolut Citron, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Lemon

Go to Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan cocktails made with Absolut Citron Lemon-Flavored Vodka, each garnished with Orange Zest.

Cosmopolitan

Absolut Citron, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice (sweetened), Orange Zest, Ice Cubes

Go to Bloody Mary
Bloody Mary cocktails with lemon wedges, ice cubes, a metal jigger, and Absolut Vodka, garnished with lemon and celery.

Bloody Mary

Absolut Vodka, Tomato Juice, Lemon Juice, Hot Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, Ground Black Pepper, Garlic Salt, Lemon, Celery

Go to Mojito
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Mojito

Ice Cubes, Light Rum, Lime Juice, Mint Leaf, Sugar, Superfine, Soda Water

Go to White Russian
White Russian Cocktails in Rock Glasses filled with ice next to a bottle of Absolut Vodka.

White Russian

Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa, Cream, Ice Cubes

Go to Appletini
Two classic Appletini cocktails on a serving tray with a bottle of Absolut Vodka, the Appletini is made with Absolut Vodka, Lemon Juice
Simple Syrup, Apple Liqueur, Apple Juice and is garnished with a fresh slice of Green Apple.

Appletini

Absolut Vodka, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Apple Liqueur, Apple Juice, Ice Cubes

Go to Long Island Iced Tea
Long Island Iced Teas each in a tall glass with lots of ice, sitting on a metal tray next to a bottle of Absolut Vodka.

Long Island Iced Tea

Absolut Vodka, Light Rum, Gin, Tequila Blanco, Lemon Juice, Triple Sec, Cola, Lemon, Ice Cubes

Go to Amaretto Sour
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Amaretto Sour

Ice Cubes, Amaretto, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Egg White, Cherry, Orange

Go to Moscow Mule
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Moscow Mule

Absolut Vodka, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, Lime, Ice Cubes