Cinco de Mayo’s Origin and Celebratory Drinks

By R Life, posted May 5th 2010 at 1:22PM

Who doesn’t like some strong margaritas and Mexican food? People who don’t celebrate Cinco de Mayo, that’s who. So let’s take a moment and forget about those people because they bring us no joy on this day filled with tasty celebrations. Cinco de Mayo has always been one of favorite holidays, but do you know the holiday’s background? A lot of people don’t. It goes something like this:

The Mexican army wasn’t expected to win the war against the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. But they won anyway! They were the underdogs turned champions and who doesn’t like a good ol’ triumphant war story? Cinco de Mayo is commonly confused with Mexico’s Independence Day, which is September 16. Cinco de Mayo has become a holiday that celebrates all of Mexico’s heritage and pride and often times that celebration manifests itself with tasty drinks.

Which you can get at many Renaissance Hotel bars.

Cinco de Mayo Drink Recommendations at Renaissance

Renaissance Blackstone Chicago, Mercat a la Planxa

Grab some Sangria or the Caliente cocktail

Renaissance 57 New York City, Opia Lounge

Try the Mojito Maison (did you know some people claim the Mojito’s origin is actually Mexico?)

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