While you’re out shopping for sombreros this week, in anticipation of Cinco de Mayo, consider shopping for margarita ingredients as well. If you’ve been using the same margarita recipe since Ricky Martin was “Living La Vida Loca,” perhaps it’s time to “mix it up” a bit and consider variations of the popular cocktail.
Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday, which celebrates Mexico’s freedom from French reign. It may be a Mexican holiday, but ironically, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated more in the U.S. than in Mexico.
- Andrew McCaul
This article appears in Apr 26 – May 2, 2012.