Today I’m excited to be joining in with a fun Cinco de Mayo recipe collaboration with Madison of A Joyfully Mad Kitchen and Susannah of Feast + West. There are over 30 delicious appetizer, main course, dessert, and cocktail recipes for you to try! If you know me, you know I’m obsessed with all things Mexican food. I could eat Mexican food for every meal of every day. In fact, I had tacos for lunch, and we are going out for Mexican food again for dinner. #ihaveaproblem

The first week in May is always an exciting week for me for a few reasons.

1. It’s my birthday week!
2. It’s Cinco de Mayo week!
3. It’s offically the last month of school!

My sister and I both share an unconditional love for Mexican food. So we always plan to go to a fun taco place, or cook a yummy meal at home. For us, you simply can’t have a mexican meal without a margarita. You just can’t. So, when we cook up our own tacos at home, we bring margarita fixings as well. One of our favorite margaritas is the Watermelon Mint Margarita that I mixed up last summer. It’s yummy, not too sweet, and super easy to make.
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This margarita recipe is not only delish, but it’s so quick to make. After I gathered my ingredients, it only took five minutes to throw these together.  Definitely a good one to make for a large group of people. I can’t wait to have some friends over for a fun and yummy Cinco de Mayo celebration! These pretty margs will definitely make an appearance.

Ingredients:
4 cups of chopped watermelon

Juice of 3 limes

1/2 c tequila

1/4 c sugar

3 tablespoons chopped mint, plus leaves for garnish

The Steps:

Coat rims of margarita glasses with lime, then dip in sugar or coarse sea salt.

In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and pulse until smooth. Pour into glasses, garnish with a lime and mint leaves!  If you’re not much of a drinker,  you can totally still enjoy this tasty drink by substituting the alcohol for orange juice. Enjoy!

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Make sure you check out the other festive recipes in this collaboration!

34 of the best Cinco de Mayo inspired recipes! Everything from cocktail recipes, dessert recipes, salsa recipes and dinner ideas for Cinco de Mayo. Pin for later!

Margarita Granita by Feast + West
Cinco de Mayo Party Inspiration and Recipes by A Joyfully Mad Kitchen
Poblano & Mushroom Tosadas by The Mexitalian
Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb Agua Fresca by Will Frolic for Food
Street Corn-style Roasted Potatoes by A Little Gathering
Pork & Black Bean Stew by think fruitful
Tequila Lime Tart by Love & Flour
Crispy Fish Tacos with Cajun Mayo by Winstead Wandering
Strawberry Watermelon Agua Fresca by A Savory Feast
Shredded Chicken Gorditas by Loves Food, Loves to Eat
Carne Asada Fries by Tornadough Alli
Mexican Carrot Dogs with Chunky Salsa Verde by Strength and Sunshine
Raspberry Lime Rickey Margaritas by Feed Me Phoebe
Slow Cooked Carnitas Style Chicken by Simple and Savory
Chicken Fajita Sandwich by Brunch-n-Bites
Cantaloupe Mint Margaritas by The Speckled Palate
Brussel Sprout, Wild Mushroom, Avocado and Feta Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa by Arthur Street Kitchen
Spiced Chocolate Ice Cream with Roasted Pepitas by Bethany Grow
Roasted Veggie Salsa by Living Well Kitchen
Seared Scallop Tacos with Spring Mango Salsa and Avocado Cream by Domesticate ME!
Blackberry Mint Agua Fresca by the Grant life
Traditional Homemade Flour Tortillas by Sustaining the Powers
Nightshade Free Southwest Salad by I Say Nomato
Southwestern Orzo Salad by Family Food on the Table
Cheesy Southwest Egg Rolls by Pink Cake Plate
Watermelon Mint Margarita by Gold & Bloom
Mix-Your-Own Guac Bar by Hey There Sunshine
Blood Orange Margaritas by Glisten and Grace
Veggie Stuffed Chiles Rellenos with Avocado Cream by Hello Little Home
Slow Cooker Red Chicken Enchiladas by Sustaining the Powers
Margerita Poke Cake by Pink Cake Plate
Mojito Cupcakes by The Rustic Willow
Margarita Shrimp Tacos by Macheesmo
Pineapple Cilantro Salsa by Feast + West
One Pot Taco Soup by A Joyfully Mad Kitchen
Sizzling Texas Fajitas by Sustaining the Powers
Tequila Lime Cupcakes with Margarita Buttercream by Sugar Dish Me
Slow Cooker Chipotle Turkey Tacos by Two Places at Once
Margarita Bar by Mixplorology

Do you ever cook for Cinco de Mayo or do you have a favorite restaurant you go to? Either way, enjoy!

Cinco de Mayo Favorite: Watermelon Mint Margarita

April 27, 2016