Are You Cinco de Mayo Ready?

Let's start with why we celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the first place.

Cinco de Mayo (the fifth of May) is an annual holiday where we celebrate Mexico's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

Here are three reasons why you should be Cinco de Mayo ready:

1. Nearly 1 in 2 consumers expect to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in 2022

2. 2 in 5 intend to celebrate Cinco de Mayo by going out for food or drinks

3. 3 in 5 intend to purchase alcohol for Cinco de Mayo in 2022

Source: Numerator 2022 Holiday Preview

With this celebration growing in popularity, RNDC wants to get you Cinco de Mayo ready! Visit eRNDC and stock up on all the supplies you May need, including everything you need for these curated sangria and tequila-based cocktails, specially designed by our Beverage Marketing team.

Berry Red Sangria

3 oz. Red Wine

1.5 oz. Brandy

.5 oz. Creme De Cassis

1 oz. Lemon Juice

.5 oz. Agave Nectar

3 Blackberries

Muddle. Shake over ice. Strain into wine glass over fresh ice. Garnish with mint sprig and blackberries.

Citrus Burst Sangria

1.5 oz. Citrus Vodka

.5 oz. Orange Liqueur

2 oz. Sauvignon Blanc

.5 oz. Simple Syrup

.5 oz. Lemon Juice

2 oz Q Grapefruit OR Grapefruit Soda

Shake over ice. Top off with Q Grapefruit. Roll. Strain into wine glass over fresh ice. Garnish with orange, lemon and Ruby Red grapefruit wheels.

Coconut Whiplash

2 oz. Coconut Rum

2 oz. Chardonnay

1 oz. Orange Juice

1 oz. Pineapple Juice

.25 oz. Vanilla Extract

Shake over ice. Strain into wine glass over fresh ice. Garnish with toasted coconut, pineapple fronds and orange wheels.

El Melon

1.5 oz. Silver Tequila

.75 oz. Melon Liqueur

.75 oz. Real Crisp Apple Puree

.75 oz. Lime Juice

2 oz Q Grapefruit OR Grapefruit Soda

Shake over ice. Top off with grapefruit soda. Roll. Strain into collins glass over fresh ice. Garnish with lime wheels.

Horchata Colada

2 oz. Silver or Reposado Tequila

1.5 oz. Pineapple Juice

3 oz. Horchata

2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

Shake over ice. Strain into hurricane glass over fresh ice. Garnish with pineapple fronds, ground cinnamon and nutmeg.

Beauty and the Tiki

1.5 oz. Silver Tequila

.5 oz. Orange Liqueur

1.5 oz. Chamomile Tea

2 oz. Pineapple Juice

.25 oz Orgeat Syrup

2 Dashes Lavender Bitters

Shake over ice. Strain into martini glass. Garnish with orange twist and lavender sprig.