While it’s widely celebrated here in the United States, Cinco de Mayo holds a very special place in Mexican culture, as a holiday that celebrates the victory of the Mexican army over France at the Battle of Puebla. This year, we’re raising a glass to Mexico’s rich culture and traditions with the BOXFOX twist on classic Mexican cocktail, the Margarita (featuring bee raw honey from build a BOXFOX)!
In honor of Cinco De Mayo, we’ve prepared the perfect Cinco De Margarita drink // Honey Basil Margarita Spritzers so read along for the complete recipe below! //
INGREDIENTS //
Sugar for rim (optional)
1 teaspoon Bee Raw honey
4 limes
1 small orange (cutie)
½ teaspoon chopped basil
splash of perrier
1 shot of tequila
HOW TO PREPARE //
For sugar on the rim (optional): Pour some sugar on a plate. Rub half of rim of a highball glass with lime wedge; dip rim of glass in sugar. Combine juice from 3 limes, juice from orange, and honey into glass; stir until honey is dissolved. Stir in tequila and basil, add ice, and top off with Perrier and fresh basil. Garnish with basil leave and a wedge from your last lime.
ENJOY!
