What’s synonymous with this famous Mexican celebration? Drinking & eating! Ok, so how to you have burro sized fun while beating the battle of the bulge (as well as a muy grande hangover?) Try some of these tips this Cinco de Mayo and you’ll be a-ok on el Seis de Mayo!
- Opt for baked instead of fried tortilla chips
- If you’re looking for crunch but not the calories, chop cold, fresh cucumbers into chip sized bites and use them for dipping into guac, salsa and more! You can also use celery as the stalks are great for scooping!
- Skip the refried beans and go for super flavorful, herb and spice laced boiled or baked beans.
- Stock up on Food For Lovers Vegan Queso!!
- Drink water before drinking as well as in between drinks to keep hydrated and coherent!
- Nix the gross, processed, sugary margarita mix and opt for Stirrings all natural margarita mix! Or make your own:
1.5 oz Organic Tequila
2 teaspoons Agave Nectar
1 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
1 oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
Mix contents, swirl or stir to dissolve Agave nectar, add enough ice to fill your preferred margarita glass, shake and serve. Garnish with lime wheel or wedge, salt glass rim.
- Make home made guacamole, salsa and other Mexican goodies from fresh, organic and locally sourced ingredients. Try my South of the Border Vegan 7 Layer Dip!
- If you are more of a beer drinker than a margarita person, be sure to drink organic, locally sourced beers. They are much healthier, eco friendly and a lot of times, taste way better!
- If you’re going to beat up a poor pinata, make one out of recycled mateirals at home and make sure to recycle it after he’s been beat to a papery pulp! Also, fill him with healthy, eco, vegan and /or organic candies and goodies!
No matter how you celebrate, make it eco, make it healthy and make it fun and always party responsibly!
