We’re rounded up some of the best spots around Boston where you can find the perfect tequila cocktail or margarita for Cinco de Mayo as well as one restaurant offering a Mexican Mint Julep in light of the Kentucky Derby falling on May 5.
TAMO Bistro + Bar at the Seaport Hotel
One Seaport Lane, Boston, tamoboston.com
Hold your horses! You don’t have to choose between a margarita in honor of Cinco de Mayo and a mint julep for the Kentucky Derby – TAMO Bistro + Bar at the Seaport Hotel has combined the two classics into one cocktail! The Mexican Mint Julep cocktail will be available exclusively at TAMO from May 1-6. Pair with TAMO’s Tacos Al Pastor (pork, shredded lettuce, avocado, lime crème, and pineapple ($16) for the ultimate meal.
Mexican Mint Julep, $12
Hotel California Reposado tequila, muddled mint, lime, ginger beer, garnished with jalapeno pepper and mint
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse
75 Arlington Street, Boston, davios.com/bos
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse in Boston is putting their own Italian-inspired twist on the classic margarita to celebrate Cinco de Mayo by incorporating limoncello and Campari, offering the Italian Margarita ($14) exclusively at Davio’s Boston on May 5.
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Italian Margarita, $14
Silver tequila, limoncello, blood orange juice, simple syrup, Campari
Temazcal Tequila Cantina
250 Northern Ave., Boston | 500 Market St., Lynnfield
2 Wall Street, Burlington | 660 Legacy Place, Dedham
In addition to its extensive collection of over 250 varieties of tequila housed within “tequila libraries”, each of the four Temazcal Tequila Cantina locations boasts ten signature margaritas, including two, bright new additions, the Cielo Azul and La Dama de la Noche, that are perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo.
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Cielo Azul (right), $13
Lunazul Anejo, cynar, sombra mezcal, blue curacao, lime juice, simple syrup
La Dama de la Noche (right), $12
Exotico Reposado, lime juice, orange juice, simple syrup, Poema cava brut, splash of grenadine