Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse to mix up some festive drinks and celebrate with friends.
If you love classic margaritas or want to shake things up with something unexpected, there’s no shortage of delicious options.
Tequila might be the star of the show, but rum, mezcal, and even a little beer can get in on the fun!
I’ve rounded up 15 drinks that are full of flavor, easy to make, and guaranteed to keep the good times going.
Some are refreshing, some are bold, and all of them bring a little something special to the party.
Delicious Cinco de Mayo Drinks
Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse to mix up something fun and festive.
Some drinks are smooth and refreshing, while others bring a bold kick, but they all bring something special to the party.
No matter the vibe, there’s a cocktail that fits the occasion!
1. Frozen Strawberry Margarita Recipe
A frozen margarita is always a good idea, especially when strawberries are involved.
This one is smooth, refreshing, and just sweet enough.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 tbsp simple syrup (or more to taste)
- Ice
- Sugar or salt for rimming
How to Make It:
Rim your glass with sugar or salt and set it aside.
Blend strawberries, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup, and a handful of ice until smooth.
Pour into your prepared glass and serve immediately.
2. Pink Señoritas
This pretty-in-pink cocktail is basically a cousin of the margarita, but with a little lemonade twist.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 oz lime juice
- 2 oz pink lemonade
- Ice
- Sugar for rimming
How to Make It:
Rim a glass with sugar and fill it with ice.
In a shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and pink lemonade.
Shake well and pour over the ice.
3. Mango Margaritas with Chamoy
A little sweet, a little spicy, and full of tropical flavor.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 tbsp chamoy
- Tajín for rimming
- Ice
How to Make It:
Rim a glass with Tajín and drizzle chamoy inside.
Blend mango, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ice until smooth.
Pour into the glass and serve.
4. Lime Margarita Jello Shots
Because margaritas are even more fun in jello shot form.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1 box lime-flavored gelatin
- ½ cup tequila
- ¼ cup triple sec
- ¼ cup lime juice
- Salt and lime wedges for garnish
How to Make It:
Boil the water and dissolve the gelatin.
Stir in tequila, triple sec, and lime juice.
Pour into shot cups and refrigerate until set.
5. Margarita Punch
Perfect for when you’re serving a crowd and want something easy but festive.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup tequila
- ½ cup triple sec
- ½ cup lime juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda
- Ice
- Lime and orange slices for garnish
How to Make It:
Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher or punch bowl.
Stir well and serve over ice.
6. Blue Margarita
Same great margarita flavor, but with a fun pop of color.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- 1 oz lime juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- Ice
- Salt for rimming
How to Make It:
Rim a glass with salt and fill it with ice.
Shake tequila, blue curaçao, lime juice, and simple syrup with ice, then strain into the glass.
7. Strawberry Mango Margarita
A fruity twist on a classic with two bold flavors.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz tequila
- ½ oz triple sec
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
- ½ cup frozen mango
- 1 oz lime juice
- Ice
How to Make It:
Blend strawberries, mango, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and ice until smooth.
Pour into a glass and serve.
8. Easy Beergaritas Recipe
Beer meets margarita, and it just works.
Ingredients:
- 12 oz light beer
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz triple sec
- Ice
- Lime wedges for garnish
How to Make It:
Fill a glass with ice and pour in tequila, lime juice, and triple sec. Top with beer and stir gently.
9. Mexican Flag Shot Recipe
Three layers, three colors, and one smooth shot.
Ingredients:
- ⅓ oz grenadine
- ⅓ oz white tequila
- ⅓ oz green crème de menthe
How to Make It:
Carefully pour grenadine into a shot glass.
Slowly layer tequila over the back of a spoon, followed by the crème de menthe.
10. Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita
Sweet, spicy, and ultra-refreshing.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz lime juice
- ½ oz triple sec
- ½ cup fresh watermelon chunks
- 1-2 jalapeno slices
- Ice
- Tajín for rimming
How to Make It:
Rim a glass with Tajín and fill with ice.
Muddle watermelon and jalapeno in a shaker, then add tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
Shake well, strain into the glass, and serve.
11. Guava Margarita
Guava adds a tropical twist to this smooth and fruity margarita.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz guava juice
- 1 oz lime juice
- ½ oz triple sec
- Ice
How to Make It:
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a glass.
12. Mexican Paloma Cocktail
A grapefruit lover’s dream, light and refreshing with just the right amount of citrus.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 3 oz grapefruit soda
- 1 oz lime juice
- Ice
- Salt for rimming
How to Make It:
Rim a glass with salt and fill with ice.
Pour in tequila and lime juice, then top with grapefruit soda.
13. Coconut Margarita
Creamy, tropical, and a little different from the usual.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz coconut cream
- 1 oz lime juice
- ½ oz triple sec
- Ice
How to Make It:
Shake all ingredients with ice, then strain into a glass.
14. Lime Margarita
Classic, simple, and always a hit.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz triple sec
- ½ oz simple syrup
- Ice
- Salt for rimming
How to Make It:
Rim a glass with salt and fill with ice.
Shake all ingredients together, then strain into the glass.
15. Smoky Margarita
Mezcal gives this margarita its signature smoky kick.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ oz mezcal
- ½ oz tequila
- 1 oz lime juice
- ½ oz triple sec
- ½ oz agave syrup
- Ice
How to Make It:
Shake all ingredients with ice, then strain into a glass.
Cinco de Mayo – Sip, Celebrate, and Enjoy!
Cinco de Mayo is all about good drinks, great company, and a little extra fun.
Whether you’re keeping it classic or trying something new, the right cocktail can take your celebration up a notch.
Grab your favorite ingredients, mix up something delicious, and toast to a night of festive flavors!
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