PHILLY'S CINCO CRAWL (and the why behind Cinco de Mayo)

Friday, April, 01, 2022

 

With St. Paddy's behind us, the next drinking holiday sure to run up some big bar tabs will be Cinco de Mayo, but KEEP READING, we have THE CINCO CRAWL coming to keep you, your friends & your wallet VERY happy!

 

First, Some Cinco History:

Cinco is one of those holidays that, despite being widely celebrated (ahead of both Memorial Day and Labor Day in alcohol consumption), isn't clearly understood.  

And though the reason behind it may not matter all that much when you're chasing down those chips and guac with oversized margaritas and shots of tequila, well, you can make conversation and impress your friends/co-workers with what you learn here. 

Quite simply, Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May) celebrates the Mexican army's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War in 1862.  This date is sometimes confused with Mexican Independence Day, but it really only refers to this one battle during that war. 

While a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, Cinco has evolved into a celebration of Mexican heritage and culture in the U.S., particularly among Mexican-Americans. 

This is because of great pride rooted in the history of that day, when a much smaller force of 2000 Mexicans defeated the advancing army of Napoleon III, which was three times larger in size. 

Seems Napoleon III wanted to add Mexican territory to his empire and mistakenly thought his larger army would quickly defeat the defending forces. Sound familiar? 

The battle was won in a day but the victory it produced remains significant more than a century later.

 

Now that you know what you're celebrating, let's cover a couple of key cocktails to honor the day. 

 

Margarita    

• 2 ounces blanco tequila
• 1/2 ounce orange liqueur
• 1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 ounce agave syrup
• Garnish: lime wheel
• Garnish: kosher salt (optional)

Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and agave syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and shake until well-chilled.

Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

Garnish with a lime wheel and kosher salt rim (optional)

 

Paloma

• 2 ounces tequila
• 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
• Grapefruit soda, chilled, to top (or grapefruit juice mixed with sparkling water) 
• Garnish: lime wheel
• Garnish: salt rim (optional)

 

Rub a lime wedge around the edge of a highball glass, and dip the rim in salt (optional).

Add the tequila and lime juice to the glass, and fill with ice.

Top with grapefruit soda, and stir briefly and gently to combine.

Garnish with a lime wheel.

 

And now...the deets about the big day...days, actually (this crawl will take place on 4/30 and again on 5/5) 

• Are you ready for the best Cinco de Mayo bar crawl of your life? The Cinco de Philly Crawl - Cinco Saturday and Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl in Philadelphia is happening April 30th and May 5th from 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM.

• Join us as we venture through the streets of Philadelphia and celebrate our way into 30+ top Philadelphia locations throughout the city. This is by far, the go-to event this Cinco de Mayo! 

• BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW before we sell out --  Here's your LINK!

The Cinco de Philly Crawl will give you access into 30+ locations, no cover charge all day at all locations, plus great drink specials with your wristband. Stay and party all day and well into the night! If that wasn't enough, everyone will be given beads at check-in along with plenty of great surprises.  We have something for everyone. Just look at all the participating bars and restaurants - they are THE places to be in the city! So, gather your friends. 

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED: 

30+ Amazing Locations

Absolutely, positively the BEST places to be in the city of Philadelphia to celebrate Cinco!

No Cover & Drink Specials

No Cover and Great Drink, Beer, & Shot Specials until 6 PM to 30+ Locations for Ticket Holders. Yup, pay a small fee to join The Cinco de Philly Crawl and we have you hooked up - BIG TIME!

Entertainment ALL DAY LONG. Each bar will have live bands or DJs all day long!  You can expect multiple bead contests and different atmospheres at all locations!

Get your TIX HERE & JOIN THE PARTY!

Get VIP tix and you'll also get 5 complimentary drinks at participating locations!

P.S. Tell your friends and co-workers - it's gonna be great!

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