Upgrade Your Margarita Game with Casa Lumbre Spirits This Cinco de Mayo.

April 23rd, 2024

As Cinco de Mayo approaches, it’s time to elevate your cocktail game with vibrant and authentic flavors straight from Mexico. Casa Lumbre spirits portfolio offers a range of traditional and innovative recipes to spice up your celebrations. Whether you’re a fan of the classic margarita or looking for a twist, we’ve got you covered.

The Margarita Magic:

Alma Finca’s Mexican Margarita

This Cinco de Mayo, Alma Finca invites you to embrace the true essence of Mexico with their Mexican Margarita. Crafted with premium orange liqueur made from fresh citrus sourced from the Yucatán, this recipe guarantees an authentic and refreshing experience.

Ingredients:

• ¾ parts Alma Finca
• 1 ½ parts Tequila
• ¾ parts Lime Juice
• ¼ parts Agave Syrup
• Salt Rim (optional)

Preparation:

1. Add all ingredients with ice to a cocktail shaker.
2. Shake vigorously and pour over ice into a lowball glass.
3. Garnish with a lime wheel for that extra touch of zest.

Contraluz & Alma Finca’s Light and Soul

For those craving a twist on the classic Margarita, Light and Soul offers a delightful blend of Contraluz Cristalino Mezcal and Alma Finca Orange Liqueur. Perfect for aficionados of Mezcal, this cocktail brings a smoky depth to your Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Contraluz Cristalino Mezcal
• ½ oz Alma Finca Orange Liqueur
• ½ oz Nixta Licor de Elote
• 1 oz Lime Cordial
• ½ oz Hagave Spiced Nectar

Preparation:

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake vigorously and strain into a rocks glass with a chiltepin salt rim for that extra kick.

Nocheluna Sotolita

Spice up your classic margarita with the unique and smoky flavors of Sotol from Nocheluna. Made with Alma Finca Orange Liqueur, apple juice, and ciltepin salt, this flavorful cocktail pays homage to North Mexican heritage and the region’s natural elements.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Nocheluna Sotol
• 1.0 oz Alma Finca Orange Liqueur
• 1.0 oz Lime Juice
• 1.5 oz Apple Juice

Garnish:

• Chiltepin Salt
• Apple Slices

Preparation:

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
2. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass with a chiltepin salt rim.
3. Garnish with apple slices for a touch of freshness.

Las Californias California Love

For a refreshing alternative to the classic Margarita, indulge in Las Californias’ California Love. Made with Ginger Kombucha, Lime Juice, and Las Californias Cítrico, this cocktail celebrates the bright and citrusy profile of Cítrico, perfect for gin enthusiasts.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Las Californias Cítrico
• 1.5 oz Ginger Kombucha
• 0.75 oz Lime Juice
• 0.25 oz Simple Syrup (optional)
• Mint Leaves

Preparation:

1. Combine Las Californias Cítrico, kombucha, lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
2. Shake vigorously and strain over fresh ice.
3. Garnish with mint leaves for a burst of freshness.

Miami Agave Trail:

In addition to these tantalizing recipes, Almave and Contraluz are hosting an Agave Trail in Miami to celebrate Cinco de Mayo week. Embark on a journey across some of Miami’s finest bars and restaurants, where you can savor unexpected and memorable Mezcal and non-alcoholic Agave cocktails.

Join the festivities at participating venues such as The Tampa Edition, The Champagne Bar at The Four Seasons, Sweet Liberty, Beaker and Gray, and many more. Let your taste buds wander and discover the diverse flavors of Mexico right in the heart of Miami.

For more information and updates on the Miami Agave Trail, visit www.LaFORCE.nyc or contact Katherine Rianhard at LaFORCE.

This Cinco de Mayo, raise a glass to the rich heritage and vibrant flavors of Mexico with Casa Lumbre spirits.