Cinco de Drinko

Ah, Cinco de Mayo.

Also just known as “Friday” to most everyone living in Mexico.

But no matter how irrelevant some people find the holiday, it’s become an official day of drinking in the United States. Typically, the poison of choice is tequila. But not everyone is a fan of the agave spirit, and everyone loves vodka, right?

So, the guys over at Kruto Vodka (frequent sponsor of Dallas LGBT events, by the way) sent over some Cinco de Mayo recipe alternatives that will make your sombrero spin and your taste buds dance La Cucaracha. How’s that for stereotyping?

Scroll to the end of the story for recipes for the Kruto Sangria, Kruto Rita and Kruto Spice (pictured above, left to right). You can even scroll a little further for a chance to win a muy bueno prize pack from Kruto Vodka that will make your next party an even bigger hit.

Head out to your favorite liquor purveyor today and pop open a bottle of ultra-distilled vodka that’s so good, you don’t even need to pour it in a glass.

But please do. Americans already have a bad enough reputation right now.

Kruto Vodka
Original Kruto, $14.59 MSRP, 750ml
Flawless Kruto, $24.49 MSRP 750ml
Find Kruto Vodka at stores throughout Texas
krutovodka.com

Kruto Rita
1.5 parts Kruto Vodka
1 part Lime Juice
.5 part Triple Sec
.5 part Simple Syrup

Add all ingredients to a shaker and shake.  Pour over ice.

Kruto Spice
1.5 parts Kruto Vodka
.5 part Monin Habañero Lime Syrup
Fresh Lime Juice
Top with Club Soda

Kruto Sangria
1 (750ml) bottle Rose’ Wine
8 oz. Kruto Vodka
3 oz. Triple Sec
2 oz. White Grape Juice
2 oz. Lemon Juice
2 oz. Simple Syrup
3 oz. Pomegranate Juice
3 oz. Orange Juice
Blackberries
Orange Slices
Club Soda

Mix all ingredients except Club Soda in a large pitcher and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.Pour over a glass of ice and top with Club Soda.

This article originally appeared in He Said Magazine on May 5, 2017.