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Cinco de Mayo is approaching. The 5th of May is the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, a battle which resulted in the victory of Mexico over France in 1862, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, and is mainly celebrated in Puebla, Mexico. However, for many Americans, Cinco de Mayo is more about celebrating Mexican culture and is an excuse to eat Mexican food and drink Tequila. If you plan to pay tribute to Mexican culture and heritage, here's a margarita recipe for you to try! We hope you enjoy! As always, if you make any of our drinks, take a picture and share them with us online! Instagram ---> @ staynfocusimages

This makes 2 drinks! Let's get started!

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Here's what you need:

For Garnish
2 Sprigs of Rosemary
2 Slices of Pear (we used Bosc ears)
1 tsp. Lime Juice
Margarita Salt & Sugar (for rim of glass)

For Drink
3 oz. Reposado Tequila (we used Teremana)
1 oz. Cointreau
3 oz. Pear Juice
1 oz. Simple Syrup
2 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
2 Sprigs of Rosemary
Ice

You will also need 2 rocks tumblers or margarita glasses, strainer/hawthorne strainer and a shaker cup.

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Let's Make the Garnish!

1. In small dish (wider than your glass) add your salt and sugar mix. (we used margarita salt and sugar in the raw).

2. Use small amount of lime juice around rim of glass. (we used a cotton swab to apply lime juice more precisely)

3. Dip glass into salt and sugar mixture and move around gently to ensure coverage to your liking and set aside.

4. Cut two thin slices of pear, drizzle with a little lime juice and set aside.

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Let's Make the Drink!

1. In your shaker cup add:

   • Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice (2 oz.)

   • Rosemary (2 Sprigs)

   • Simple Syrup (1 oz.)

2. Muddle for 20-30 seconds. 

3. Add Remaining ingredients to shaker cup:

   • Pear Juice (3 oz.)

   • Cointreau (1 oz.)

   • Tequila (3 oz.)

   • Ice

4. Shake well.

5. Strain into your glass, be careful to not disturb your salt/sugar rim.

6. Garnish with your pear slice and rosemary sprig. 

7. Enjoy!

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“Stop trying to make everybody happy, you’re not tequila!”
-Anonymous