10 Cinco de Mayo Drinks to Make for the Holiday

From margaritas with a Caribbean twist to a tequila-infused old fashioned, here are 10 Cinco de Mayo drinks we love.

You've heard of the tequila sunrise, now meet the Mexican Sunset. A slow, finishing pour of grenadine makes the drink look just as good as it tastes.

Ingredients:

Instructions:
Add the Amaretto, peach schnapps, tequila and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker. Add ice, shake and pour over ice. Slowly pour in the grenadine down the side of the glass so that it falls to the bottom. Garnish with slice of lime and cherries.

Serves 1, Recipe courtesy of Real House Moms

The three-ingredient Abuelorita puts a Caribbean spin on the traditional margarita.

Ingredients:

Instructions:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add all ingredients. Shake vigorously. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass and garnish with lime wedge.

Serves 1

Cool muddled cilantro balances the heat from a fresh Fresno chile in a sweet-spicy refresher.

Ingredients:

Instructions:
Muddle tequila, lime juice, agave, cilantro leaves, and piece of chile in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake; strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with cilantro sprig and chile rings.

Serves 1, Recipe courtesy of Saveur

A classic version of a Mexican cerveza preparada (prepared beer), the chavela couldn't be simpler: tomato juice, hot sauce, beer, lemon, and ice, with a salted rim. Drink it on its own, or pair it with a shot of tequila for a real kick.

Ingredients:

Instructions:
Rub the lemon wedge around the rim of a glass; reserve the lemon wedge. Pour some sea salt out onto a plate, and rub the rim of the glass in the salt to coat. Fill the glass with ice, add tomato juice, hot sauce, and beer to fill. Drop in the lemon wedge. Serve with a shot of tequila, if you like.

Serves 1, Recipe courtesy of Saveur

Moscow meets Mexico in this twist on a classic mule.

Ingredients:

Instructions:
Over a glass of ice, squeeze the fresh lime juice. Add tequila and top with ginger beer. Garnish with a lime and a sprig of fresh mint. Clap the fresh mint between your palms to release the fragrant oils.

Serves 1, Recipe courtesy of Cupcakes and Cutlery

This sweet-tart wine punch was invented by members of the Junior League of Houston book club in the 1970s. It's a perfect party drink to make for Cinco de Mayo.

Ingredients:

Instructions:
Bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a 1-qt. saucepan. Let cool and transfer to a pitcher; add wine, brandy, and citrus juices. Chill. Before serving, add ginger ale, pineapple, citrus slices, and peaches. Stir and serve over ice.

Serves 6-8, Recipe courtesy of Saveur

Need a guilt-free Cinco de Mayo drink? Indulge on this margarita with a tropical twist.

Ingredients:

Instructions:
Add coconut milk, tequila, triple sec and coconut water to a cocktail shaker. Add ice, shake and pour over ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Serves 1, Recipe courtesy of Salt and Wit

Aged reposado tequila adds smooth vanilla notes to a light, citrusy twist on a classic old fashioned.

Ingredients:

Instructions:
Muddle agave and orange slices in a cocktail shaker, add tequila and ice. Stir until well-chilled and strain into an old fashioned glass filled with ice. Add bitters and garnish with orange peel.

Serves 1, Recipe courtesy of Saveur

Elevate your margarita by adding your favorite brand of bubbly.

Ingredients:

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and stir well. Run lime wedges around the rim of each champagne flute and dip the rims in coarse salt. Divide margaritas between flutes and garnish with lime wedges.

Serves 6, Recipe courtesy of Delish

Cuervo tequila gets a lift from tart cranberry juice and bubbly ginger ale, producing the perfect Cinco de Mayo drink.

Ingredients

Instructions
Mix all ingredients in a highball or rocks glass. Top off with ginger ale. Garnish with a lime wedge.

*Serves 1, Recipe courtesy of Delish