The Perfect Margarita for Cinco De Mayo

I will look for any excuse for a reason to sit back, celebrate, and be able to enjoy the perfect margarita for Cinco De Mayo. I thought it was time to share how I mix up the perfect margarita so you are all set to celebrate on May 5th….. and all summer long. 

The Perfect Margarita for Cinco De Mayo

Here’s how to  mix up a single serving of  the perfect margarita for Cinco De Mayo

  1. Fill a glass with ice water to chill

  2. Add 1 shot of Patron ( or any other tequila)

  3. Add half shot glass of cointreau or triple sec

  4. 1 lime and 1 lemon squeezed

  5. Add a splash of fresh-squeezed orange juice or Agave Nectar. I prefer Agave Nectar.

  6. Add a splash of simple syrup cooled ( this is a mix of equal parts water and sugar)  find simple instructions here. * you can also use sweet and sour mix  

  7. Add ice then use a cocktail shaker to mix all of your ingredients.

  8. Rim your glass with lime wedge and dip in salt. *optional

  9. Pour over ice cubes for your on the rocks perfect margarita

The Perfect Margarita for Cinco De Mayo

For the record, I didn’t become an amateur cocktail mixologist overnight. I am sharing my opinions about why you want to use the right tequila and the differences between Cointreau and triple sec over here. All of which, are things that I am sure you have always wanted to know about…right?

The Perfect Margarita for Cinco De Mayo

In addition to the perfect margarita for Cinco De Mayo, why not whip up this easy homemade salsa and guacamole recipe that will be just perfect for your party guests or for any summer party that you are hosting.

Cheers!

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  1. Judging by the comments, I think you’d better make a tub! Now don’t be shocked if a herd of peeps show up at your new fire pit area and everyone is holding a glass just waiting for you to fill er’ up! Having a margarita with Patron is the only way to go;) See ya at 5! LOL!

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