What could be better than Tequila-based cocktails to celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
The heat and the beautiful temperatures are coming, it makes you want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo as it should be! Beyond the Margarita, there are several easy-to-make cocktail recipes using Tequila. We present here our five best. Enough to give you the impression of being in Mexico for the time of a cocktail. Cheers friends!
1. The Margarita (yes, we had no choice!)
Did someone say MARGARITA?!? Here is theHélicoptère restaurant's version of the cocktail, a real pearl in the Hochelaga district of Montreal. It stands out by promoting local products, which is why we particularly appreciate it.
Complete Mediterranean Margarita Recipe
2. Paloma
The ultimate in freshness! The perfect cocktail recipe for a hot day... or to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Pink grapefruit juice, tequila, 1642 Yuzu... YUM, here is our twist on the classic Paloma.
Paloma 1642 complete recipe
3. Citricos Fizz
Such a refreshing cocktail recipe! Highlighting the delicious El Chapleau agave eau-de-vie from the Distillerie de Montréal, a spirit very similar to tequila, as well as our famous 1642 Yuzu, we'll transport you down south with this cocktail recipe filled with freshness.
Complete Cítricos Fizz recipe
4. Tranquilito
Another delicious and refreshing cocktail recipe based on the Distillerie de Montréal's El Chapleau agave brandy, a spirit very similar to tequila, as well as our classic 1642 Tonic! With this cocktail recipe in hand, it's hard to have a better happy hour!
Complete Tranquilito recipe
5.Mexican 75
We made an exception here, this cocktail is not based on Tequila, but based on gin. If you don't like Tequila, this cocktail recipe is perfect for you and is just as festive as the others!