Tickled Pink on Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo, not to be confused with Mexican Independence Day, commemorates the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla. Beyond the observation of this unlikely victory, Cinco de Mayo is a day in which Mexican ancestry and pride is celebrated. Many Americans recognize and take part in Mexican traditions on this day regardless of their ethnic origin.

Tequila is a Mexican tradition we fully support on this day (and a handful of other days as well)

Tequila is made from the blue-agave plant and is bottled in one of three main categories: Blanco, Reposado, or Anejo. Blanco, also known as white or silver tequila, is aged less than 2 months in steel barrels and bottled shortly after distillation. Because it sees no oak, it is clean and crisp. Reposado tequila spends a minimum of 2 months but less than a year in oak barrels. The aging process gives Reposado tequila smooth flavors and a medium body. Anejo, also known as vintage tequila, is aged for at least a year in oak barrels. Anejo tequila is darker in color than Reposado and has a rich, complex flavor profile.

One of my all time favorite tequilas is Asom Broso La Rosa Reposado. Made from 100% blue agave this unique tequila gets its pink hue from being aged for 3 months in french oak barrels once used for Bordeaux. It is best served as part of Ancona's infamous Tickled Pink Margarita.

 Tickled Pink Margarita:

2 oz. Asom Broso La Rosa Reposado

3 oz. Ripe Margarita Bar Juice 

1 oz. Cranberry Juice

Shake with ice and strain into a rocks glass. I like to coat the rim of the glass with salt to get the salty sweet vibe. A glass rimmed with sugar is perfectly acceptable as a sweeter alternative.