Cinco de Mayo (May 5) is a Mexican holiday commemorating the triumph of the country’s soldiers over French troops in 1862. It is sometimes confused with Mexico’s Independence Day but is always a good opportunity to get together with friends and family for some tasty cocktails. NUVO has compiled a list of the three best cocktails to toast the occasion.
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