Throw a Cinco de Mayo party at home with NYC’s best Mexican takeout and Fever-Tree cocktails
Cinco de Mayo in NYC can be an overwhelming affair: despite being frequently misinterpreted as “Mexican independence day” (that’s actually September 16) and celebrated with little to no real recognition of what the holiday traditionally honors (Mexico’s victory over France at 1862’s Battle of Puebla), its popularity is undeniable and palpable. Every May 5, without fail, the city comes to life with celebratory electricity as the city’s rich plethora of Mexican restaurants, cafes and food trucks swell with revelers. And while those festivities are often fun and delightful, sometimes they can be a lot—the crowds can be boisterous and the waits for tables are typically excruciatingly long.
So why not opt for a Cinco de Mayo celebration at home with a friend or twenty? Fever-Tree—the popular maker of carbonated mixers like tonics and ginger beer—has a new range of cocktail mixers so some of our favorite more complex cocktails are easy to make at home. Choose from their new Margarita mix—made from Mexican limes, agave and a touch of Spanish sea salt—and Bloody Mary mix—made from Californian tomatoes and a unique blend of spices for a complex, yet balanced flavor—to make your own mezcalitas and bloody Marias. (And fear not if you're watching your calories, there's a skinny version of the Margarita mix with 58% less calories and sugar!) Or, if you want something with some bubbles, try a Mexican mule with their ginger beer (which is also available in blood orange), a paloma with Fever-Tree Sparkling Pink Grapefruit or a ranch water with Fever-Tree Sparkling Lime & Yuzu. You also can’t help but love that Fever-Tree’s mixers are made from the finest naturally-sourced ingredients, are free of artificial sweeteners and colors, and bonus—pre-order and have them delivered to your door days before!