Easy tequila cocktail recipes for Cinco de Mayo

May 4, 3:26 PMKansas City Cocktails ExaminerAngie Rayfield

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Even this tiger would enjoy a great tequila cocktail on Cinco de Mayo!

Tequila is steadily growing in popularity in the United States, and there's no time when tequila seems more fitting than when you're planning a Cinco de Mayo fiesta. But these cocktails are so quick, easy, and delicious, you won't want to save these recipes just for special occasions.

Bravo Bull

• 2 oz. tequila
• 1 oz. Kahlua

Mix both ingredients in an old-fashioned glass over cracked ice.

Now, really, does it get any easier than that? Just be sure to use a good quality tequila to get the best results.

Doralto

• 2 oz. tequila
• 1 oz. lemon juice
• 4 oz. tonic water
• 1 tsp. simple syrup
• dash of bitters

Combine tequila, lemon juice, simple syrup and bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake to combine. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice, and top off with tonic water. Serve garnished with a fresh lime wheel.

The Doralto is simple, and wonderfully cool and refreshing. The dash of bitters adds a nice little zip. The warmer the weather, the more you'll appreciate it.

Toreador

• 2 oz. tequila
• 1 oz. dark creme de cacao
• 1 oz. heavy cream
• 1/4 tsp. cocoa powder

Shake all ingredients in an ice-filled shaker, and strain into a chilled highball glass.

The Toreador is sweet and creamy. Of course, creamy chocolate is good any time, but this cocktail is especially good as an after-dinner drink.