So here’s the truth about cinco de mayo – IT AINT REAL! Sorry but not sorry. Yes, something happened in Mexico on May 5th, we kicked the french out of the country (wish we didn’t! haha), that’s all. We don’t celebrate it. Somewhere in there, Corona or some very smart marketing people went like “hey, cinco de mayo sounds cool..let’s make it a holiday!” And the rest is history.
Now that you got a grumpy lecture on Mexican history, I’ll let you know that I do always take advantage of this hallmark holiday, I mean, loads of Mexican food and celebrations just because? Yes please! Never say no to an opportunity for good times with tacos and booze.
Following the tradition, I helped create some fantastic popsicles for work, they were mighty tasty my friends, and you should make them regardless of the date, ’cause delicious ripe fruit is starting to pop at the markets like wet gremlins (memba those?). You can get the full scoop to make these popsicles over at Luvo’s Fresh Blog!
Ps. the spicy margarita is my fave! Obvi.
Maggie says
Thank you, thank you, mil gracias for letting the rest of the gringos out there “la neta” regarding CInco de Mayo! I’m gad I’m not the only grumpy lecturer on this faux mexican holiday! And yes, I am part mexicana and look like a gabacha and of course I still get down with the rest of them. :)
Those paletas look deliciosas, thanks for sharing!
Gabriel says
hahaha right?! La neta had to get out sooner or later! :D
June Burns says
What cool pop flavors! I’d love to try the coconut + amaretto one :)
Gabriel says
That one is so good!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
These flavours are too fun!! I actually can’t pick a flavour…yum!
Gabriel says
Have them all! :P
Pang @ circahappy says
Went to The Fresh Blog to get recipes, and came back to let you know that I love love love them all. Gorgeous photos on both sites. :)
Gabriel says
Thanks Pang!! :D