Cinco de Mayo History
What does Cinco De Mayo mean?
The fifth of May
What is the name of the large, colorful Mexican paper decorations?
Papel Picado
What type of shell can tacos be served in?
Hard or Soft
What type of tequila is typically preferred for a classic margarita due to its smoothness and flavor?
Blanco (or silver) tequila.
What is the traditional Mexican music played with trumpets, violins, and guitars?
Mariachi
Cinco de Mayo commemorates what 1862 battle?
The battle of Puebla
What wide-brimmed hat is traditionally worn in Mexican celebrations?
Sombrero
What is the key ingredient in a taco "al pastor"?
Marinated Pork
What is the ideal ratio of tequila to lime juice to orange liqueur in a traditional margarita?
2:1:1
What is the name of the famous Mexican dance often called the “Mexican Hat Dance”?
Jarabe TapatĂo
Which country did Mexico defeat in the battle of Puebla?
France
What Mexican holiday honors deceased loved ones?
DĂa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
What is the name of the Mexican flatbread that forms the base of a taco?
Tortilla
What is the name of the margarita variation that uses Grand Marnier instead of triple sec?
Cadillac Margarita
What instrument do Mariachi bands commonly use that has six strings?
Guitar
Cinco de Mayo is Mexicos Independence Day?
False
What is the name of the traditional Mexican dress worn by folk dancers?
Folklorico dress.
Which cheese is often crumbled on top of tacos in Mexico?
Queso Fresco
In mixology, what is the term for shaking a drink with ice and then straining it into a glass without ice?
Shaken and served “up.”
What do dancers often wear during traditional Mexican folk dances?
Colorful dresses and sombreros
Who was the Mexican general that led the army to victory at Puebla?
General Ignacio Zaragoza
What is the name of the ancient civilization that built pyramids in central Mexico?
The Aztecs
What’s the traditional way tacos are garnished in Mexico?
With cilantro, onions, and lime.
Which U.S. state claims to be the birthplace of the margarita, with a story dating back to the 1930s or 40s?
Texas
What is the name of a fast and rhythmic foot-stomping Mexican dance style?
Zapateado