BY KRISTEN GARRIDO
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a time to celebrate and honor those we’ve loved and lost. What better way to commemorate this holiday than with Mexican-inspired cocktails that evoke warmth and spirit?
These drinks blend traditional ingredients for a refreshing way to toast to life, memories and connection.
A Mexican-inspired twist on the classic Bloody Mary, this cocktail uses tequila instead of vodka and is garnished with chili salt, pickled jalapeños and a lime wedge.
Combine 2 oz tequila, 4 oz tomato juice, 0.5 oz lime juice, a dash of hot sauce and a pinch of salt and pepper. Shake with ice, strain and garnish with a lime wedge.
Inspired by the marigold flowers used to honor the dead, this bright orange martini features orange and floral notes. It's festive and fragrant!
Shake 2 oz orange vodka, 1 oz Cointreau, 0.5 oz marigold syrup and a dash of orange bitters with ice. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with an edible marigold.
A twist on the classic Moscow Mule, this drink incorporates hibiscus, a popular flower in Mexican drinks. It boasts tartiness and a deep, festive color.
Shake 2 oz vodka, 1 oz hibiscus syrup and 0.5 oz lime juice. Pour over ice into a copper mug, top with ginger beer and garnish with a lemon slice.
A vibrant twist on the classic, this drink’s gradient effect symbolizes the transition from life to death in a beautiful way.
Pour 2 oz tequila and 0.5 oz lime juice over ice in a tall glass. Add 3 oz blood orange juice and slowly pour in grenadine for a sunrise effect.
Drink responsibly!