Many Cinco de Mayo celebrations put beer and booze in the spotlight. But there are numerous ways to enjoy this spring holiday commemorating Mexican culture and heritage without a hangover. Check out these ideas.
Mocktail Margarita Happy Hour
Invite your besties over for mocktail margaritas and chips and salsa. Alcohol free spirits are widely available and taste darn near the real deal. Substitute one for tequila and experiment with spicy bitters, blended fruit like watermelon or strawberry, salt/chili rims and infused simple syrups for a tasty way to experience happy hour. Don’t forget the chips and queso.
Boozeless Brunch
Host a mid-morning brunch with an easy set-up of scrambled eggs, chorizo sausage (or meatless sausage) and beans for the ultimate breakfast taco bar. Include lots of tasty toppings like minced cilantro, cheese, chopped tomatoes and fresh jalapeños. Buy a variety of bottled Mexican sodas or make a big batch of homemade limeade.
Sober Sangria and Ceviche
Make a batch of sangria sans wine or cut it back to half the amount. Whip up a batch of delicious ceviche to serve with chips and salsa.
Sober Bar Meet-Up
Alcohol free bars are popping up left and right in major cities around the country. Just search for one near you and ask the bartender to make you a special Cinco de Mayo inspired cocktail. Mixologists at sober bars are great at making non-alcoholic flavors shine.
Mexican Cookie Making Party
Who can turn down a delicious Mexican style sugar cookie? Host your own Mexican cookie making party to commemorate and celebrate Mexican food heritage. From colorful polvorones to classic Mexican wedding cookies, this gathering will make your celebration sweet.
Nachos and Non-Alcoholic Beer
If you love beer, then give nonalcoholic beer a try. It has come a long way since the original versions. Make sheet pan nachos, a veggie tray with fresh guacamole and turn on a mariachi playlist everyone will appreciate.
