The 10 Spot - Cinco de Drinko
Apr 30, 2012 06:02AM ● By Style¡Salud!
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, Style searched for unique Spanish-infused cocktails, popular margaritas and more – all at local hot spots.
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Sweet Jalapeño Martini (vodka, house sweet and sour, sweet lime juice, and freshly sliced jalapeños) at Crush 29 in Roseville, crush29.com.
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Negra Modelo at El Pollo de Oro in Granite Bay, 916-791-5858.
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Wine Margarita (Los Cabos agave wine; comes in regular or strawberry) at Bernardo’s Mexican Restaurant in Granite Bay, 916-791-2940.
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Blue Agave Kiss (strawberry- and pineapple-infused Sauza Blanco tequila, DeKuyper Triple Sec, guava nectar juice, and a splash of Sprite) at Cha-Cha’s in Rocklin, chachas.net.
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Borderita Grande Margarita (Sauza Conmemorativo and Gran Gala orange liqueur) at On the Border in Roseville, ontheborder.com.
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Spicy Jalapeño Margarita (roasted jalapeño with lime, agave nectar, tequila, and a splash of triple sec) at Carmelita’s Restaurant in Roseville, carmelitasrestaurant.com.
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Chavela (Clamato juice mixed with beer and seasoned with hot sauce and lemon; served in a salt-rimmed mug) at El Azteca Taqueria in Roseville, elaztecataqueria.com.
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Golden Kuma Margarita (Sauza Hornitos tequila, Grand Marnier, sweet and sour, lime juice, triple sec and orange juice) at Mikuni in Roseville, mikunisushi.com.
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Jamaican Sunset (Silver Puerto Rican rum, Malibu rum, pineapple juice, grenadine, and sweet and sour; topped with a splash of Bacardi 151) at Mas Cocina Mexicana in Roseville, masroseville.com.
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Sparkling Pomegranate Margarita (a mix of 100-percent blue agave Patrón Silver tequila, Patrón Citronge orange liqueur, and pomegranate) at Chili’s Grill & Bar Restaurant in Roseville, chilis.com.