Cinco de Mayo is upon us! This popular Mexican-American holiday is celebrated across the country by enjoying Mexican cuisine and beverages; and, as with any holiday, it’s ofttimes greeted with an additional amount of revelry just because … well … because …why not!?!?
If you ‘re looking to partake in any Cinco de Mayo festivities this year, you’ll want to do it smart and safe. In that spirit, we’ve curated a list of apps that will help you make the most of Cinco de Mayo, with ease and without incident.
Ginventory
This app is recommended for smartphone users who love a good gin drink. While tequila is the Cinco standard, it’s always fun to mix it up a little! Ginventory is designed to help you find the right gin and tonic combination. The Ginventory app provides you with a seemingly endless array of G&T combinations that you can experiment with. It offers up to 1,000 gins and 100 tonics to choose from, which you can use to create a multitude of mixes that excite your senses.
To gin-finity and beyond! Surprise your friends and family by bringing gin to your Cinco festivities.
Vivino
If you consider yourself to be more of a wine drinker, this app is for you. It is billed as the largest and most extensive wine app available. In fact, it is recommended as a must-have for wine lovers. The app is easy to use with an intuitive interface. You can choose the perfect wine to go with your Cinco de Mayo feast by looking at reviews from other users. In addition, the app displays overall ratings as well as average price info. Join over 24 million people already using this app, and choose the perfect wine to suit your taste and budget.
Mixology
Another popular app for those indulging in the boozier side of Cinco de Mayo. This app is your ultimate guide to mixing drinks and experimenting with various liquor recipes. It consists of over 8,000 recipes to choose from.
A practical feature you will come to enjoy is the ability to search for recipes based on ingredients you have on-hand — less time shopping, more time mixing! You can even choose non-alcoholic mixes for your shots, punches, and hot drinks. When you find a recipe you like, add it to your favorites. This will make it easy to find those recipes in the future in case you want to recreate them beyond Cinco de Mayo!
BigOven
Cinco de Mayo festivities are not just about the drinks – food is an essential component of the celebration too. If you’re hosting, BigOven is a great app to download in preparation for the holiday. It contains a massive catalog of recipes with over 35,000 delicious dishes to choose from. You can browse different categories of meals including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even snacks. Use it as your handy guide for winning recipes that will wow your Cinco de Mayo guests!
Conclusion
Regardless of which apps you use to for your Cinco de Mayo celebration, do not forget to enjoy the experience. Use this as an opportunity to spend time with your friends and loved ones and to enjoy great drinks and food!
