Cinco de Mayo
A general view of atmosphere at Olmeca Altos Tequila's Medianoches & Mixology presented by Schweppes hosted by Alex Guarnaschelli during the 2015 Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Getty Images

"Cinco de Mayo" is coming and it's time to start planning what to do, what to wear, what to eat but and most importantly, what to drink. What is the Mexican celebration without tequila? Altos Tequila shared a couple of recipes to make cocktails worthy of the special party. With a unique taste giving you a fruity and mature experience, this tequila exclusively produced in the heart of Los Altos in Jalisco Mexico, is perfect for any of your drinks or at least you can try one of these three we recommend you.

Delicious Cocktails For Your 'Cinco de Mayo' Party:

Tommy’s Margaritas

2 parts Altos Plata


1 part freshly squeezed limejuice

1⁄2 part agave nectar


Lime wedge

Shake & strain over cubed ice. Garnish with lime wedge.

Crafted Paloma

2 parts Altos Plata


2 parts fresh pink grapefruit juice

1 part lemon juice

1⁄2 part agave syrup

Pinch of salt

Fill the glass with ice and nish with the pink grapefruit juice.

Añejo On The Rocks

2 parts Altos Añejo

Build in rocks glass over ice.

Mixers descriptions:

Altos Plata

It has a fruity, slightly citric and sweet aroma with herbal notes of cooked agave. Plata is not aged; they bottled it right after distillation.

Altos Reposado

This one has a sweet, fruity, fresh citrus aroma that is complemented by cooked agave with vanilla and woody notes. The Reposado is aged for 6 - 8 months in 200 liter white American oak ex-Bourbon casks.

Altos Añejo

The Añejo is the newest member in April 2016. Añejo has a well-balanced and rounded aroma, with a presence of sweet, cooked agave that is enhanced by notes of dried fruit and almonds. Aged in oak barrels for 18 months.

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