11 Increible Cinco De Mayo Snacks with a Mexican Theme
Cinco de Mayo is the Mexican celebration that happens on May 5th to celebrate their victory in the Battle of Puebla. To many in the U.S., it's an excuse to dine on delicious Mexican food and of course, drink margaritas. If you're celebrating your heritage or would like to throw a Cinco de Mayo party, here are some thematic recipes that will keep everyone satisfied.
Churro Cupcakes
Ever had a churro? Then, you're probably drooling over this adapted cupcake recipe. Churros are a fried dough covered in cinnamon sugar, and in cupcake form, they're just as delicioso as the original recipe. These Cinco de Mayo-worthy cupcakes look and taste the part.
Serve them alongside a refreshing horchata, top them with tiny sombreros, or use colors that represent the Mexican flag: green, white, and red. Sprinkle some yummy Mexican hats candies for an added touch
Personal Seven Layer Dips
Seven layer dip keeps the tastiness coming with every level. As you dip your chip, you'll carve through layers of sour cream, refried beans, salsa, guacamole, cheese, and more.
This isn't a light dip by any means, so having a personal sized cup is perfecto. If you're planning on having a party, you can make all of these ahead and set them on the table for guests to grab. Personalized food is always a great idea for a party since it's easy to clean up and plan for. If you love chips and dip, then these are a must this Cinco de Mayo.
Horchata Frappe
Horchata is super refreshing and an authentic Mexican recipe. Made of ground almonds, tiger nuts, or rice, this drink is traditionally flavored with a fresh cinnamon stick and a little sugar.
Depending on where you live, the temperatures might already be heating up, so a refreshing and cold Mexican beverage like this will be welcome at the beginning of May. You could give this horchata frappe a twist by adding a shot of espresso or even a little liqueur if you'd like to make it alcoholic.
Coconut Creamsicle Margaritas
You've probably been wondering when you'd get to a margarita recipe. That's because it's one of the most famous alcoholic beverages to come from Mexico. This one combines coconut and orange to create and intensely tropical and refreshing flavor. As always, you can leave out the tequila if you want to make these kid-friendly or you prefer not to imbibe.
You can customize this margarita by using your favorite tequila too and even drop a tequila lollipop in there (watch out for that worm though). Make a big pitcher of these or one-at-a-time depending on how many guests you're having over for Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
Margarita Cupcakes
When it rains, it pours. We have another margarita-inspired treat for you: margarita cupcakes. Since a basic margarita recipe has sour mix, lime, and tequila, this baked good follows suit with similar flavors.
The baker featured here kept it simple with a plain wrapper, but you can amp up your Mexican pride by using one that is more thematic. Even pair these with complementary sipping tequilas or Mexican Coke for added appeal.
Tomato and Avocado Salsa
If you love a chunky salsa, this one is especially amazing. With big chunks of tomato, bean, avocado, pepper, and onion, every bite will be an explosion of flavor. Hosting a fancy dinner party for Cinco de Mayo? Use this as a garnish on top of fresh fish or chicken to make it fancier.
Getting a group of people together casually? Serve with a variety of yellow and black corn chips to add color to the occasion. This recipe requires a lot of chopping, so make sure to put down the margarita until after it's prepped!
Pineapple and Jalapeno Margarita
This cocktail recipe combines a spicy Mexican pepper with its signature cocktail-the margarita. It might sound strange if you've never had a spicy cocktail, but the tanginess, sweetness, and jalapeno heat all meld marvelously to intrigue your palate.
This person really put the flavor level over the top by grilling the pineapple garnish, but you can skip this step if you don't have time. However, grilling does bring out the sweetness and adds a smokiness that enhances the flavor profile all the more.
Margarita Fruit Dip
This is kind of a trick because there's no margarita to be found in this recipe. The plating of this dish is what makes it look like a margarita. Get out a margarita glass and mix together this sweet fruit dip.
Arrange strawberries, apples, and other fruits around the glass on a platter and let people help themselves. It's a simple, light, and semi-healthy dish to add to your Cinco de Mayo festivities. This one might also go well at a Dia de los Muertos party in November.
Chicken Enchilada Dip
Love chicken enchiladas? Then you'll lose your mind over this chicken enchilada dip. Instead of using a fork and knife, you can eat this melty dip with an edible utensil: chips! Combine corn, cheese, cilantro, salsa, chicken, and a few other ingredients to make this at home.
When your guests start to arrive, pop it in the oven. It won't take too long to heat up to melted cheesy perfection. Good luck trying to hold everyone back until it's cooled off a bit.
Corn on the Cob
Corn on the cob is a Mexican street food staple. It isn't just served with salt and butter though. Normally, it's topped with all kinds of aiolis, herbs, cheeses, and spices.
You can grill these cobs and then top them with the spread this chef dreamt up, or try your own favorite flavor combo. If you're having a buffet, cut each cob in half, so people can snack rather than fill up on one menu item.
Lime Jell-O Shots
If you really want to get your Cinco de Mayo party started, these lime Jell-O shots can help. Simply follow the Jell-O recipe and substitute some water for tequila. The part where you pour the Jell-O into the hollowed-out limes is a bit tricky, but the end result is both delicious and aesthetically pleasing.
Serve these with a bowl of salt so guests can dip their lime Jell-O shot into it if they like a salty kick. Candy kickers and take some of the zing away as well.
Try these lime candies: Key Lime Hard Candy, Lime Fruit Slices.
