These Mexican Cinco de Mayo Drinks are refreshing, cold, and full of flavor. Whether you’re looking for non-alcoholic options like strawberry agua fresca or something boozy like a dragon fruit margarita, you’ll find fun and tasty drinks that make every sip part of the celebration.
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Building out your Cinco de Mayo spread? You’ll want these:
Strawberry Agua Fresca
Our strawberry agua frescas are a quick summer drink with fruity strawberry and lime flavor. It’s just 4 ingredients you toss in the blender. Perfect non alcoholic summer party drink.
Cucumber Agua Fresca
Our cucumber agua fresca is a mixed drink recipe that just plain refreshing. It combines cucumber, limes, and sugar for an easy summer drink. Perfect for spa days too.
Pineapple Agua Fresca
Our pineapple agua fresca is simple but loaded with pineapple and lime flavor. If you love tropical flavor, this one is hard to bear. One of my favorites.
Cantaloupe Agua Fresca
This Cantaloupe Agua Fresca from Ooh La La It’s Vegan is sweet, refreshing, and fruity, and packed with melon and lime flavor. It won’t disappoint on hot summer days.
Hibiscus Lemonade
Hibiscus is a bright red flower used in many fruity drinks. This hibiscus lemonade from 24 Bite is tart, lemony, floral, and refreshing. Do I even have to say it’s perfect for summer.
Strawberry Horchata
Horchata is a creamy drink made with water, rice, cinnamon, and sugar. This strawberry horchata from My Rad Kitchen is builds on that base and adds fresh, strawberry flavor. It’s a special drink that’s still very approachable.
Classic Margaritas & Flavorful Twists
Classic Margarita
With our classic margarita, you get that perfect mix of boozy, sweet, fresh lime flavor. It’s simple to make and ideal for summer party drinks. It’s my go-to cocktail any time of year.
Lemon Margarita
This lemon margarita from Three Olives Branch offers a simple twist to the classic lime margarita. The result is a drink that’s a bit softer, sweeter, and smoother. Really nice balance here.
Blood Orange Margarita
This blood orange margarita from Christinas Cucina is perfect if you like orange. Blood orange offers a really deep citrus flavor. Plus the bold color really stands out.
Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita
Our strawberry jalapeno margarita is citrusy and fruity with just a touch of heat. This small upgrade will make your party drink menu much more interesting.
Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita
This watermelon jalapeno margarita from Zen and Honey hits that perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and refreshing. Easy and ideal for warm weather celebrations like Cinco de Mayo.
Dragon Fruit Margarita
With it’s vibrant color and fruity flavor, this dragon fruit margarita from Emily Fabulous is sure to be remembered. It’s a tropical, lightly sweet summer cocktail. You might be surprised by how much you like it.
Spicy Pineapple Mezcal Margarita
Packed with pineapple and Mezcal (a smoky Mexican spirit), this Spicy Pineapple Mezcal Margarita from Olive Tavern brings a tropical smoky twist that’s guaranteed to surprise and satisfy. Great if you want something different but still easy.
Spicy Smoked Pineapple Margarita
If you’re into tropical, citrusy drinks with a twist, this Spicy Smoked Pineapple Margarita from Stef’s Eats and Sweets delivers with smoked pineapple and jalapeno (doesn’t that sound fun). It comes together quick and would be a hit at your Cinco de Mayo party.
Hawaiian Margaritas
You get that perfect mix of coconut and pineapple in this Hawaiian Margaritas recipe from The Cookin Chicks. It takes your classic margarita and blends it with tropical flavors. I think of it like an island-style twist.
Cocktails & Party Drinks
Ranch Water Cocktail
If you need something to really wake up your senses, this Ranch Water Cocktail from The Chaotic Table checks all the boxes. It’s fizzy, citrusy, and light. Perfect festive summer sipper.
Tequila Sunrise (Two Twists)
If you’re into sweet and pretty cocktails, this Tequila Sunrise from The Short Order Cook delivers with a layered look and lots of sweet flavor thanks to the orange juice and grenadine. The appearance alone will win you major points. Good one to have on hand.
Cucumber Jalapeño Cocktail
This Cucumber Jalapeno Cocktail from Rachel Phipps is all about that fresh and spicy flavor combo. With cucumber and jalapeno it’s a spicy yet refreshing mixed drink.
Clamato Michelada
Clamato is a drink mix made with tomata juice, clam broth, and spices. For this Clamato Michelada from The Forked Spoon, Clamato and beer join spicy, tangy, and savory flavors for a party drink your guests are certain to remember. It’s different but still very easy to make. I’m excited to try this one.
Festive Margarita Jello Shots
These festive margarita Jello shots from Couple In The Kitchen is perfect for celebrations. Jello is already sweet and festive. But when you combine that with booze, it’s officially a party.
Now you just need something to go with these drinks:
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