5 Smoky Cocktails for a Cinco de Mayo Party
Skip the fruity margaritas.
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Smoky guacamoleandchipotle-spiked fajitasaren't the only ways to add heat to a Cinco de Mayo fiesta. Here are six smoky cocktails to make for the celebration:
1.The Red and the Black
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A clever black pepper-infused simple syrup elevates this tasty tequila drink.
2.Cucumber, Salt & Smoke
Mezcal, made from fire-roasted agave, provides the smokiness in this unusual Pisco Sour update.
3.Grilled Citrus Margaritas
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Grilling lemons and limes before juicing them adds subtle smoky flavor.
4.Naked & Famous
“Because there is so little mezcal in this cocktail, choosing a big, aggressively smoky bottling is key,” says Joaquín Simó. He opts for Del Maguey’s nicely complex Chichicapa.
5.Goiabardente
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Spicy jalapeño-infused agave nectar stars in this margarita-like cocktail.