LITERANISTA Dialogue on Multicultural Books, Tech & Life

Literanista May 4, 2007

Facts: (via Kaboose)

– Cinco de Mayo means “the fifth of May.” Many people believe it is Mexico’s Independence Day, but that is incorrect. (Mexico’s Independence Day is September 16.) Rather, Cinco de Mayo is the anniversary of a battle that took place between the Mexicans and the French in 1862.

– The battle is known as the Battle of Puebla, and it celebrates Mexico’s victory over the French. It also marks a turning point in Mexican national pride. A small, poorly armed group of about 4,500 men were able to stop the French invasion of a well-equiped French army that had about 6,500 or even 8,000 soldiers. The victory made the Mexican people very happy, and helped create a feeling of national unity.

– While Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday in Mexico, it is mainly observed in the state capital of Puebla. However, in the United States, it is becoming a popular holiday to celebrate Mexican culture. Kids and families can try delicious Mexican food, listen and dance to Mexican music, make and admire Mexican art, and shop for fun souvenirs and products at markets called “Mercado.”

Luxury Tequila:

http://www.doslunas.com/tequila/

Ingredients for a Margarita:
Tequila
Triple Sec
Lime Juice
Salt

Quantities for one drink:
1 1/2 oz Tequila
1/2 oz Triple Sec
1 oz Lime Juice
Salt

Blending Instructions:
Rub rim of cocktail glass with lime juice, dip rim in salt
Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into the salt-rimmed glass, and serve

Serving Glass :
Cocktail Glass. Also known as a martini glass. The shape of the glass helps keep ingredients from separating, and the stem allows the drink to stay cool while holding. Size: 4 to 6 ounces

Read more history here: http://www.vivacincodemayo.org/history.htm