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Hello everyone , this is Matt . I'm excited to introduce to you our new short format for Matt and Friends Drink the Universe , where we will explore a variety of alcohol-related topics in five minutes or less . We will release the shorter features in between our regular episodes . Welcome for the first time to Alkohology . I wonder why they call it a cocktail . Yes , I'd like to know more about the Avenus Vinifera . I'm very interested in the terroir . We talking about two carbons , six hydrogen and one oxygen atom . We talking about ethyl alcohol Today , cinco de Mayo .

Cinco De Mayo

Cinco de Mayo , or the 5th of May , celebrates the date of the Mexican Army's May 5 , 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla . During the Franco-Mexican War In 1861 , mexico declared a temporary moratorium on the repayment of foreign debts , prompting France , britain and Spain to send naval forces to Veracruz to demand payment . While Britain and Spain negotiated with Mexico and withdrew their forces , france , under the leadership of Emperor Napoleon III , saw an opportunity to establish a foothold in Mexico and expand its influence in the region . Emperor Napoleon aimed to establish a French-controlled monarchy in Mexico , with the ultimate goal of creating a buffer state between the United States and Confederate States of America during the American Civil War . Despite being outnumbered and poorly equipped , the Mexican army , led by General Ignacio Zaragoza , managed to achieve a decisive victory over the better trained and better equipped French forces . The Mexican victory at Pueblo was a significant morale boost for the Mexican people and symbolized their resistance against foreign intervention and imperial ambitions .

Evolution into a Fiesta

Cinco de Mayo celebrations , which originated in the Mexican state of Puebla , were initially observed as a regional holiday and the festivities were relatively modest . However , over time , the holiday gained broader significance , especially among Mexican communities in the United States . In the late 20th century , cinco de Mayo celebrations became increasingly popular in the US , fueled by cultural pride and commercial interests . Today , cinco de Mayo is celebrated not only in Mexico , but in various parts of the US and all around the world . In countries with significant Mexican populations , the holiday is marked by parades , music performances and traditional Mexican cuisine . In the United States , cinco de Mayo is seen as an opportunity to gather with family , friends and maybe more than a few drinks .

The association of Cinco de Mayo with alcohol is largely due to the many tequila and Mexican beer brands that run large marketing campaigns leading up to May 5th , promoting their products as essential for Cinco de Mayo gatherings . The most popular of these is tequila , which is distilled from the Blue Gabe plant , margaritas made from tequila , lime juice and orange liqueur , and Mexican beer like Modela , dos Equis and Corona . Personally , I recommend Dos Equis Amber for a great Cinco de Mayo cerveza . If you're looking for a great margarita , the official Matt Friends Drink the Universe margarita recipe is two ounces of high-quality Blanco Tequila we prefer Terra Mana One ounce of Triple Sec , one ounce of French lime juice . Shake up and pour over ice . Don't forget to rim that glass with salt and garnish with two wheels of lime . And if you find yourself at the bar on Cinco de Mayo with an empty glass , just say uno mas , por favor . Thanks for listening and happy Cinco de Mayo .

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