To celebrate the holiday, Tequila Don  Julio is launching a virtual fundraising program that supports and celebrates the bar and restaurant community including once-in-a-lifetime virtual Cinco de Mayo celebrations with top bartenders and celebrities including James Harden, Erin Andrews, Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta and Lil Jon just to name a few to continue the effort for our friends behind the bar.

Tequila Don Julio has committed an initial $200,000 to the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation and will donate an additional $50,000 by Cinco de Mayo. In order to continue the relief efforts and celebrate the holiday Tequila Don Julio is also announcing the following initiatives:

An inspirational Cinco anthem video that honors a selection of bartenders and restaurant workers singing the iconic Mexican song, “Cielito Lindo” as they prepare for Cinco at home this year.

A partnership with Cameo, for IT’S CINCO SOMEWHERE, a virtual Cinco de Mayo that helps people celebrate safely at home while giving back, offering the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime Cinco de Mayo experience with a celebrity and top bartender by simply making a donation to the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation on donjulio.cameo.com .

Specially curated cocktails such as the Colibrí Rubi Tea and the Sparkling Margarita which can be found below so you can toast to Cinco de Mayo with your close ones at home or with friends virtually.

Sparkling Margarita (above)
Created by New York City Mixologist Julio Xoxocotla

“A take on a classic Margarita with some sparkling wine for effervescence”

Ingredients
1 1/2 oz. Tequila Don Julio Blanco
1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 oz. Agave
Top with Sparkling Wine
Garnish with a Lemon Twist (optional)

Preparation
Combine Tequila Don Julio Blanco, fresh lime juice and agave syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well.
Strain contents into a rocks glass over fresh ice and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Colibrí Rubi Tea
Created by Austin, TX Mixologist Caer Ferguson

“Inspired by the red throated hummingbird that migrates between Mexico and the United States seasonally. Austin is in its migration path.”
Ingredients
1 1/2 oz Don Julio Blanco
2 oz. Hibiscus Tea
1/2 oz. Lime Juice
1/4 oz. Simple Syrup
Strawberry Halves as Garnish

Preparation
Combine Tequila Don Julio Blanco, hibiscus tea, lime juice and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake gently.
Strain contents into a Collins glass over fresh ice and garnish with strawberry halves.