Love margaritas and tequila but seeking something different this Cinco de Mayo? Then head on over to Talavera for a sip of their Talavera Hibiscus Margarita-Maria Felix, a fresh concoction featuring aloe vera juice and hibiscus tea, created by Talavera mixologist Damian St. Larence.
Seeking something that’s lit up with unique flavors? Mercadito Midtown offers their Big Nose cocktail, a fiery concoction sure to keep you energized for the evening.
Having an at home event? Have a try at mixing any of these other Miami.com approved cocktails at home. Match them with your favorite Mexican dish and it’s a full-fledged fiesta!
Talavera Hibiscus Margarita – Maria Felix
Prepare a cocktail shaker filled with ice
Add 2 ounces of Tequila 100 percent Agave Azul Tequilana Weber
Add ½ an ounce of fresh lime juice
Add ½ an ounce of aloe vera juice
Add ½ an ounce of sugar water
Add 1 ounce of hibiscus tea
Shake
Serve on a cold martini glass (Salt-rim optional)
Garnish with a lime wedge
The Talavera Hibiscus Margarita – Maria Felix is around $14 at Talavera, 2299 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, 305-444-2955.
Big Nose
Prepare a cocktail shaker filled with ice
Add 1 ounce of Orgeat
Add 1 ounce of lime juice
Add 1 ounce of guava puree
Add ½ an ounce of dark rum
Add 1 ounce of blanco tequila
Add 1 ounce of reposado tequila
Shake
Serve into a chilled and short cocktail glass
Garnish with hibiscus salt and a pressed lime
Top off with high proof rum
The Big Nose is around $12 at Mercadito Midtown, 3252 Ne 1st Avenue, Miami, 786-369-0430.
CORZO Evolutionary Margarita
Prepare a cocktail shaker filled with ice
Muddle 6-8 small chunks of your choice of pepper (yellow, red or orange)
Add 2 parts Corzo Reposado Tequila
Add ½ a part Grand Marnier
Add ½ parts of agave nectar
Add 3/4 parts fresh lime juice
Shake well
Strain over ice in a rocks glass
Garnish with a pepper “flag” and lime “bow tie” and optional salt rim
Maracas Margarita
Prepare a cocktail shaker filled with ice
Add 1 ounce of 1800 Select Silver Tequila
Add .25 ounces of pear puree
Add .25 ounces of fresh lime juice
Add .25 ounces of agave nectar
Add a splash of Chambord
Shake well
Serve into a chilled cocktail glass
Squeeze in two limes
1800 Frío Limonada
Prepare a cocktail shaker
Muddle six medium-sized mint leaves into the bottom the shaker
Add 1.5 ounces of 1800 Silver Tequila
Add 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice
Add 1 ounce of simple syrup
Add 1 ounce of club soda
Add ice
Shake well
Strain over fresh ice in a tall cocktail glass
Garnish with lemon wheels
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