Carnival knows margaritas. After all, the cruise line says it will serve over 15,000 of incomparable frozen cocktails on its ships fleetwide today alone. With this mind, and in celebration of Cinco de Mayo (that’s May 5!), Carnival has revealed its top five most-ordered tequila-based concoctions from its Mexican-inspired BlueIguana Tequila Bar.
BlueIguana features 17 tequilas and agave spirits and offers more than a dozen different margarita-based cocktails. So, which of the margaritas offered on board are guests’ favourites?
Here’s the top five – and, yes, do try these at home!
- Green Iguana – An intriguing, green creation made with 1800 Silver Tequila and Midori, this margarita combines the flavours of coconut, pineapple juice and citrus.
- Bite of Iguana – The feisty combination of Tromba Blanco Tequila, peach schnapps, Skyy Vodka, orange juice, citrus and Sierra Mist create this unique take on the margarita.
- Agave Pineapple Tea – This pineapple refreshment packs a punch and includes Tromba Blanco Tequila, Bacardi Rum, Bombay Original Gin, Skyy Vodka, citrus, pineapple and a splash of soda.
- Mango Margarita – A margarita with a sweet and tropical twist, this tropical delight mixes 1800 Silver Tequila, J.F. Haden’s Mango Liqueur, citrus, simple syrup, and pineapple juice.
- Blue’s Patron Margarita – BlueIguana’s signature margarita tops the list by far. Made with Patrón Silver Tequila, triple sec, agave nectar and fresh lime juice, this cocktail is the most popular margarita on Carnival cruise ships.
The Mexican-themed BlueIguana Tequila Bar is featured on nearly every Carnival ship sailing from the US.
Not to be confused with Independence Day in Mexico (Sept. 16), the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration marks Mexico’s victory over the French Empire in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. In the US, the day has come to commemorate Mexican American culture in the United States – not least by toasting with a margarita, or two.
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