Every May 5th, the anniversary of a crucial Mexican victory over the French is celebrated across the country, and indeed wherever Mexicans have settled around the world. In 2022, a staggering 126 million litres of tequila were consumed in the US during Cinco de Mayo, and with the adored agave nectar increasing in popularity every year, you can expect an even higher number this year!
To celebrate an iconic part of the Mexican calendar, surely, it’s only right to make an equally iconic part of Mexican mixology… the world’s favourite cocktail… the Margarita.
818 Tequila, famously involving Kendall Jenner, made its way over to the UK only recently and has already become many tequila drinkers’ go-to tipple. With smooth caramel and vanilla notes, their award-winning 818 818 Reposado is perfect for the sophisticated and sweet Margarita required for the big day, so here’s 818’s very own recipe including a delicious tajin kick that we love:
Ingredients
60ml/2oz 818 Tequila Reposado
15ml/0.5oz Premium Orange Liqueur
22ml/0.75oz Fresh Lime Juice
15ml/0.5oz Agave Syrup (50% Agave Nectar, 50% Water)
Tajin Salt
Method
Simply combine everything except the salt and shake hard and fast with ice until you can feel the chill. Rub either an orange slice or lime juice so along the rim and roll it in the salt so that it sticks. Then simply strain and pour over fresh ice! Feliz Cinco de Mayo!