What happens when the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo collide? Some call it Cinco de Derby, some call it Derby de Mayo or perhaps you’ll call it ‘the perfect HOMBRE holiday combination.’ No matter what you decide though, one things for certain – it’s not a holiday to miss!

With margaritas, mint juleps and more, Destination Hotels – a collection of award-winning hotels and resorts in premier vacation destinations throughout the U.S. – is celebrating the special occasion by adding delectable cocktail offerings to property menus from California to DC.

La Cantera Resort & Spa, A Destination Hotel (San Antonio, TX)

Oaxaca Dreams, courtesy of Resort Beverage Manager Chris Caldwell

• 1oz Patron Roca Silver Tequila
• 1oz Del Maguey Tobala
• 1oz Spiced Agave
• 1oz Persian Lime Juice

SPICE AGAVE RECIPE: Combine Cinnamon Sticks (preferred Mexican Cinnamon), Cardamom, Ginger with Hot Water and allow to create a tea. Strain and blend equal parts Agave and Water until incorporated.

METHOD: Rim old fashioned glass with lime and salt half the rim. Build cocktail into a cocktail shaker and shake. Strain over ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Paradise Point Resort & Spa, A Destination Hotel (San Diego, CA)

Jalapeño Rita, can be found at Tidal

• 1.5 oz of the infused tequila
• 0.5 oz of lime juice
• 0.5 oz of triple sec (can always sub for OJ)
• 0.75 oz of simple syrup
• *the sugar gives the drink a bit more of spicy kick; if you want it more mellow use 0.75 oz agave nectar

MILAGRO SILVER JALAPEÑO INFUSED TEQUILA: Cut 4 medium size jalapeños. Make sure you take out the seeds and the vines. Soak the jalapeños in the full bottle of tequila for about 20 minutes, then strain.

METHOD: Combine all ingredients in a shaker and shake. Rim a big whisky glass with black Hawaiian sea salt- or Tajin for a spicier version. Pour drink mixture into the glass over ice. Top it off with a splash of club soda and fresh slice of jalapeño.

Wild Dunes Resort, A Destination Hotel (Isle of Palms, SC)

Sweet Tea Julep, can be found at Coastal Provisions

• 2 oz Bulleit Bourbon
• 0.5 oz sweetened Charleston Tea Plantation black tea
• Garnish with Mint Shrub

METHOD: Combine in julep cup half full of crushed ice. Swizzle to chill and top with mound of crushed ice. Garnish and enjoy.

Wild Dunes Resort, A Destination Hotel (Isle of Palms, SC)

Billy’s Rita, can be found at Billy G’s Smokehouse

• 2 oz El Jimador
• 0.75 oz Lime juice
• 0.5 oz triple sec
• 0.25 oz OJ
• 0.5 oz Agave

METHOD: Shake and strain over fresh ice.

Motif Seattle, A Destination Hotel (Seattle, WA)

Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita, can be found at Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails

• 2 oz house-infused cucumber and jalapeño el jimador
• 1 oz lime juice
• 0.5 oz agave syrup
• 0.5 oz triple sec
• Salt and cucumber wheel for garnish

METHOD: Add all the ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and salt.

Quirk Hotel, A Destination Hotel (Richmond, VA)

The Trifecta, can be found at Maple and Pine

• 1.5 oz bourbon
• 0.75 oz peach shrub
• Simple syrup
• Mint

METHOD: Muddle mint in a splash of simple syrup. Add bourbon and shrub. Shake with ice, and strain over fresh ice into rocks glass. Garnish with peach slice, mint sprig, and powdered sugar.

The Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa, A Destination Hotel (Kirkland, WA)

Spicy Sombrero Margarita, can be fount at Bin on The Lake

• 2 oz House infused Jalapeno el Jimador Tequila
• 0.25 oz triple sec
• 1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
• Splash of cranberry juice

METHOD: Mix cocktail contents in a shaker and strain over ice. Top the cocktail with jalapeno slices, salt the rim and garnish with a slice of lime and a jalapeno.

The Embassy Row, A Destination Hotel (Washington, DC)

Row-Jito, can be found at Station Kitchen & Cocktails

• 2 oz Bacardi Light
• 0.25 oz St. Germaine Elder Flower
• 0.25 oz In-house Simple Syrup
• 4 Strawberries
• 6 Raspberries
• 4 Slices of Lime

METHOD: Muddle the mint leaves, raspberries, strawberries & lime. Combine, shake and strain in a new glass with ice. Add a dash of sprite or soda water (depending on sweetness). Garnish with lime & mint.

L’Auberge de Sedona, A Destination Hotel (Sedona, AZ)

Sour Apple Margarita, courtesy of Director of Food & Beverage Franck Desplechin

• 1.5 oz is Sauza Blanco tequila
• 1 oz sour apple schnapps
• 1 oz triple sec

METHOD: Muddle 2 apple slices with fresh lime juice. Shake and serve up with salt rim and Apple slice.

L’Auberge de Sedona, A Destination Hotel (Sedona, AZ)

Woodford Reserve Mint Julep, courtesy of Director of Food & Beverage Franck Desplechin

• 1 oz of simple syrup muddled with mint leaves and crushed ice
• 2 oz of Woodford Reserve bourbon

METHOD: Tossed and served on the rocks with fresh mint sprig.

L’Auberge de Sedona, A Destination Hotel (Sedona, AZ)

Diablo Punch, courtesy of Director of Food & Beverage Franck Desplechin

• 1.5 oz Sauza Blanco tequila
• Slash of simple syrup
• Splash of pineapple juice

METHOD: Topped off with cranberry and ginger ale. Served on the rocks with lime cherry flag.

L’Auberge de Sedona, A Destination Hotel (Sedona, AZ)

Watermelon Margarita, courtesy of Director of Food & Beverage Franck Desplechin

• 2 oz Sauza Blanco tequila
• 0.5 oz splash of melon liqueur
• 0.5 oz splash of triple sec
• 0.5 oz splash of grenadine

METHOD: Muddle watermelon with lime juice. Serve up with salt rim and melon rind.

The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, A Destination Hotel (Scottsdale, AZ)

Pomegranate Margarita, can be found at Bar Six40

• 1.5 oz Herradura Blanco
• 1 oz Jalapeňo Syrup
• 0.5 oz Triple Sec
• 0.5 oz Pama Liquer
• 0.5 oz Lemon juice
• 0.5 oz Lime juiceMETHOD: Build in mixing tin, shake, pour into short glass over ice. garnish with a lime wedge & pomegranate seeds.

The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, A Destination Hotel (Scottsdale, AZ)

Spicy Mint Julep, can be found at Bar Six40

• 2 oz Woodford Reserve
• 1.5 oz Jalapeno Simple Syrup (signature ingredient)
• Mint Leaves

METHOD: Combine in a shaker with ice, top with prosecco.