Instead of using rum, like in a traditional Mojito, a Mexican Mojito uses tequila instead. If you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo today, this is a fabulous drink option.
Check out this video from the “Art of the Drink” video podcast series to see exactly how to make a perfect Mexican Mojito.  Have fun tonight and be sure to have a designated driver if you are going to be drinking.

Cinco de Mayo is coming up quick [May 5th] and Herradura was kind enough to send me a list of facts about Cinco de Mayo. They also sent me a kickass recipe that’s at the end.
My suggestion is to jump to the recipe, make yourself a drink and then come back for a history lesson.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the 1862 Battle of Puebla where Mexico defeated French troops that outnumbered them almost two-to-one – after only two hours of fighting! The holiday has been celebrated in California since 1863, as a symbol of solidarity in response to the French …read more