Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest It’s Cinco de Mayo! On this day, different parts of the world commemorate together with Mexico for the victory at the Battle of Puebla over the occupying French forces of Napoleon III on May 5, 1862. Over the years, this holiday has evolved into a celebration of the Mexican heritage, and people have made it an excuse to indulge in quesadillas, tacos, and various cocktail mixes with tequila and mezcal. 1. Zodiac Sign Cocktail: Aquarius We thought of Aquarius traits like being independent, free-spirited, and eccentric, and came up with a cocktail that’s unique, spicy, smoky, with a hint of sweetness. Click here for the full recipe 2. Zodiac Sign Cocktail: Pisces Known to be most tolerant of all the zodiac signs, those born under the sign of Pisces have a wild imagination and a heart that’s always ready to give. We created a fun, sweet and tangy cocktail with a hint of spice as an expression of the traits that make Pisceans special. Click here for the full recipe 3. Zodiac Sign Cocktail: Aries Aries, the adventurous fiery ram of the Zodiac, is the inspiration for this 2019 Zodiac Sign cocktail. Don’t let the straightforward execution fool you, Aries is sweet and approachable, you’ll find yourself wanting more. Click here for the full recipe 4. La Mierda La Mierda is a fruity mix of flavors, with just a touch of smokiness from the tequila. The guyabano and pomelo give layered sourness to the drink, and the pomelo bits burst with flavor once bitten. Click here for the full recipe 5. Zodiac Sign Cocktail: Scorpio The Scorpio cocktail is sour with just a touch of spice, but like the scorpion’s distinctive venomous sting, this drink can turn around and hurt you if you’re not careful. Click here for the full recipe 6. Kumpisal A mix of complementing sour fruit flavors that balances the smoky tequila, with a bit of zing to spice things up, Kumpisal is a lush and fruity cocktail that will tempt you into having seconds or thirds. Click here for the full recipe 7. Aries: The Ram Aries: The Ram, is a seductive and smoky concoction that has a hint of fire, a touch of salinity from the chickpea brine, and holds well, even in ice. Click here for the full recipe Plus bonus recipes from Patrón Tequila! The Margarita is one of the quintessential tequila cocktails and it can’t be denied that the Margarita has become one of the more well-known and best-selling cocktails in the world. Traditionally consisting of tequila, triple sec and lime (or lemon) juice, today’s Margarita takes on many forms, variations, and flavors that would appeal to various tastes and preferences. Patrón Tequila, the world’s number one ultra-premium tequila, has come up with contemporary twists to the classic recipe. Try them today to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Patrón Classic Margarita Ingredients: 45 ml Patrón Silver 30 ml Patrón Citrónge Orange 22.5 ml lime juice 7.5 ml simple syrup lime wedge for garnish kosher salt (optional) Patrón Classic Margarita Directions: Combine liquid ingredients in a shaker and shake vigorously with ice to chill. Strain onto fresh ice in a rocks glass and garnish with a lime wedge. Optionally, salt half the rim of the glass with kosher salt. Cucumber-Coconut Margarita Ingredients: 45 ml Patrón Silver 60 ml coconut water 15 ml lime juice 15 ml simple syrup thin slices of cucumber Cucumber-Coconut Margarita Directions: Combine all ingredients (including 4 of the cucumber slices) in a shaker and shake vigorously with ice to chill. Strain onto fresh ice in a highball glass. Garnish with 3 cucumbers slices. Patrón Watermelon Basil Margarita Ingredients: 45 ml Patrón Reposado tequila 30 ml fresh watermelon juice 30 ml lime juice 30 ml agave nectar 3 basil leaves Watermelon wedge for garnish Patrón Watermelon Basil Margarita Directions: Combine ingredients in a shaker and shake with ice to chill. Strain onto fresh ice in a double old-fashioned glass. Garnish with a basil leaf and wedge of watermelon. Check out other DrinkManila tequila recipes here.