Cinco de Mayo with El Tesoro Tequila

Cinco de Mayo  with El Tesoro Tequila Cinco de Mayo is an odd holiday for Stage Left to commemorate. While we think that some claims of cultural appropriation are overblown, it's always felt a little inauthentic of us to 'celebrate' this holiday as some sort of excuse to get drunk on Tequila (as if we needed an excuse). Especially as so many of our employees (and so many of the good people of New Brunswick) are actually from Mexico or of Mexican descent, we felt we had to be a little more thoughtful about it. I thought, "How would I feel if I worked in a Mexican-owned restaurant and the bosses threw a St Patrick's Day party as some sort of excuse to get drunk on Irish Whiskey (as if they needed an excuse)." Frankly, I would not mind, but I would like it if they looked into the origins of the holiday.

So here are some interesting facts about Cinco de Mayo, with apologies to all who already know. First of all, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's Independence Day. It is a small holiday in Mexico (more parallels with St. Patrick's Day an Ireland). It commemorates the victory of 2,000 Mexicans against 6,000 invading French Troops in the village of Puebla, on 5 May 1862.   Sadly, Napoleon III later returned with more forces and installed Arch Duke Maximillian to rule. “Cinco de Mayo” became the rallying cry for the fight against the French occupation. They celebrated each year with song, dance, and food to remain focused on regaining the country and retaining their heritage. THIS is the origin of the holiday.  Mexico finally won their independence in 1867 when Arch Duke Maximillian was overthrown.   Cinco de Mayo was a rallying cry of the underdog who finally prevailed. It's a David and Goliath story we all can celebrate, mindfully...and while drinking Tequila.

So let's celebrate with an excellent Tequila at Stage Left Steak from our brothers and sisters South of the border. Sunday, May 5th Breaking out The Frozen Drink Machine - Frozen El Tesoro Margaritas ★ Complimentary Tasting Of All Three Ages of El Tesoro ★ Sidewalk Cafe Open (weather permitting) ★ Frozen Magaritas (the real way) ★ Fresh Juice / Cointreau Margaritas ★ Tommy's Margaritas $9 ★ A Selection of Ceviche Fish Specials Reservations Here I still remember the first time I tasted El Tesoro de Don Felipe Tequila. It was the early 1990s. It's still made by hand, crushed in a stone mill, baked in an old fashioned horno, fermented with natural yeast and distilled to proof with no addition of sugar or water. That's some serious Tequila right there, and it shows in every glass.