Remember when we told you that Cinco De Mayo and The Kentucky Derby fall on the same day? Well in case you are hosting (or invited to) a festive soiree to celebrate either event you now have the perfect (and easy) appetizers and cocktails to boast! For the sake of the blog (wink, wink) we put together a colorful spread of small bites and tasty drinks to showcase each of these wonderful events. As a nod to Cinco de Mayo, we have the best guacamole recipe (no really) pair with a refreshing tequila cocktail. And for our Derby Day cocktails and appetizers, we have the easiest Pimento Cheese Tea Sandwiches paired with a Blackberry Mint Julep… this party is complete.

First up, the guacamole! My youngest sister is known for whipping up a mean gauc with just a few simple ingredients.

The Best Ever Guacamole Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 Avocados
• 1 Small Tomato (or handful of cherry tomatoes)
• 1/4 of Red Onion diced
• 1 Jalepeño (cut in half, remove seeds and diced)
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1 Lime squeeze

Recipe

Combine all ingredients and mash avocados. To turn up the heat add hot sauce.

Pimento Cheese Tea Sandwich Recipe

Next up is a super easy sandwich that is the perfect nod to southern eats. Check out this article for the full history of this delicious spread.

Ingredients

• Pimento Cheese Spread
• Cucumber
• Bread

Recipe

Spread the cheese on the bread and gently place cucumber slices (about four to a slice)

Top with another slice of bread and use a cookie cutter to punch out each sandwich.

The Jockey Julep

Now for the cocktails… first up is the re-defined mint julep complete with muddled blackberries.

Ingredients

• Bourbon (2oz)
• Simple Syrup (1oz)
• Lime Juice (1oz)
• Mint
• Blackberries

Recipe

Muddle blackberries and mint in the bottom of a glass. Pour in bourbon, seltzer and simple syrup. Add a wedge of lime to garnish.

Pinko De Mayo

And we all know that Cinco De Mayo isn’t complete without Tequila!

Ingredients

• Tequila (2oz)
• Pineapple Juice (4oz)
• Cranberry Juice (just a splash)
• Simple Syrup (1oz)
• A few leaves of mint and raspberries to garnish

Wearing 

Gingham Dress

Stripe Romper

Pink Sheath Dress (comes in three colors)

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