So here we go again…..”Cinco De Mayo” is upon us….Arriba Arriba Arriba! The truth of the matter is that “Cinco de Mayo” is not a celebrated holiday much less a celebrated tradition in Mexico. “Cinco de Mayo” is for nosotros in the U.S. to observe Mexican heritage and pride or so we are taught in school. More so this day is for us Gringos to enjoy our Margaritas, Tequila and Mezcal as thoughts of big sombreros and dancing start popping around in our heads.
The facts are that “Cinco de Mayo” is really the defeat of the French at the “Batalla de Puebla” on May 5, 1862. Even though this battle was of importance to Mexicanos, the actual day of Independence is el “16 de Septiembre”. Mexico gained it’s independence years before “Cinco de Mayo”
Mexican Independence marks the day in 1810 when the Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called for the people of Mexico to rise up against Spanish rule, which led to a 10-year war to break with the monarchy. La tradicion in Mexico is marked “Hidalgo-style” with the ringing of church bells and “el grito,” or the “cry of independence”, in town squares across the country. Celebrations are kicked off by the Mexican President shouting “Viva Mexico” around midnight at the Zócalo in Mexico City, one of the largest public plazas in the world. A day of parades and public celebrations follow.
Now that we have had our history lesson, go out and enjoy un tequilita or two, or tres tomorrow...
To help get you started on the right path, here is a recipe for un “Perrito Salado” que esta bien rico.
1 serving
1 lime, quartered
Kosher salt or margarita salt
1 ½ ounces of Patron Tequila
1 cup of grapefruit juice
Directions:
1. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a tall glass, then dip rim in saucer of salt.
2. Fill glass 1/3 full with ice, add tequila and a squeeze of lime juice, then fill with grapefruit juice. Garnish with a wedge of lime.
Signing off Latina Diva
1,
Hasta la proxima mi
gente y que “Viva Mexico”!
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