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MAY

The
Magic
of

The fifth month is full of celebrations. Here are great drink
recipes for each of the notable May days.

ike an orchestra tuning their instruments for a world premiere symphony; like athletes warming their muscles before a competition; and like
race car drivers revving their engines-the month of May builds momentum, builds excitement in anticipation of the big event to come. From

Cinco de Mayo to Memorial Day, May is packed with events that will get you revved up for summer fun!

CINCO DE MAYO, MAY 5

MARGARITA

Add all ingredients to a

MOTHER'S DAY, MAY 12

The easy but delightful Margarita

cocktail shaker with ice. Shake

In the United States, this annual

makes frequent appearances at

and strain into a chilled cock-

The official day to celebrate

event has become a celebration

Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

tail glass. Garnish with a grape-

mothers has no official drink -

fruit peel.

nor should it, as mothers are as

of the Mexican-American culture,
especially its food and drink. Few

2 ounces tequila

here north of the border even

1 ounce Cointreau

realize that the day commemorates the Mexican army's victory

diverse as those who claim that

CASAMIGOS PALOMA

title. Mothers may be classic, con-

¾ ounce fresh-squeezed lime

Jarritos, the Mexican grapefruit-

servative or edgy; frilly or practi-

juice

flavored soda, adds a touch of

cal; quiet or boisterous. They may

authenticity to this traditional

like cocktails, wine, sake, cider or

Mexican drink; or use San

beer - and any range of choices

Pellegrino Grapefruit Soda,

within those spirited categories!

over the French in 1862-not
Pour all ingredients into

their Independence Day, but an

important event nonetheless.

shaker with ice. Shake well

After all, tacos and tequila make

and strain into cocktail glass

as suggested by the folks at

much better party companions

rimmed with salt. Or make a

Casamigos, the spirits business

start the celebration early, we'll

than Bowie knives and bayonets!

fruit Margarita by blending in

founded by heartthrob George

suggest some brunchtime favor-

Clooney.

ites that can appeal to a wide

Tequila cocktails shine on

select fruit.

Cinco de Mayo. This traditional
Mexican-only spirit comes from
blue agave plants originating

However, since you'll want to

variety of tastes.

PATRÓN BATTLE
BORN

2 ounces Casamigos

First, there's the ever-popu-

Reposado tequila

lar Bloody Mary. Starting with a

¾ ounce fresh grapefruit juice

good mix, you can use vodka

in very

Tip your hat to the

specific

Battle of Puebla,

½ ounce fresh lime juice

for the classic -or you can

regions

that memorable

¼ ounce agave nectar

substitute tequila or mezcal to

Splash with grapefruit soda

make a Bloody Maria, spiced

Grapefruit wheel for garnish

rum for a Bloody Pirate, Bloody

victory on May 5,

1862.

Mexico. To
make the most

Scotsman with Scotch, Brown

of your cele-

1½ ounces Patrón Silver

Combine all ingredients in

Mary with whiskey or Ruddy

bration, pair your

tequila

a shaker. Add ice. Shake vigor-

Mary with gin. Mix up a Bloody

tacos, enchiladas

½ ounce Patrón Citrónge Lime

ously for 8 to 10 seconds. Fine

Caesar by adding clam juice or

and other south-of-

liqueur

strain into a rocks glass. Add

Clamato, a mix of clam broth

the-border foods with

1 ounce fresh grapefruit juice

fresh ice. Garnish.

and tomato juice. Provide some

tequila-based drinks,

½ ounce simple syrup

fancy garnishes - cocktail-grade

beginning with the

Dash of Angostura bitters

olives, bacon, shrimp, tomatoes,

popular Margarita.

Grapefruit peel for garnish

and so on. If Mom prefers beer,
try a Michelada, which blends

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