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Confession: We don't really know what Cinco de Mayo commemorates! But we do know what it isn't about: Mexican Independence Day (that's in September) or doing a bunch of work. Which is why every May -- and, OK, pretty much any other time we happen to have frozen limeade and no ambition to accomplish anything of significance -- we make our famous three-ingredient margaritas.

You should teeeeechnically garnish them with lime and salt (bringing the ingredient total up to five), but the best part is, you don't have to. It's just as good without it. You can blend it, or just stir everything together half-assedly. The whole point is to be lazy. How lazy? So lazy you don't even need a measuring cup. (You just use the can.)

Happy Cinco de Mayo, Lemondroppers! Vaya con Dios, and enjoy.

The World's Laziest Margarita

1 can frozen limeade
1 limeade container full of tequila
1 bottle of Mexican beer (we use Pacifico, but any cerveza will do)

Empty the limeade into a blender or whatever. Use the can to add the tequila, and then add the beer. Stir, and serve on the rocks. If you're blending, you may need to add a little water to de-tequila-fy the taste.

(But, if you ARE feeling fancy, try this Pink Margarita using Rosangel tequila -- it's hibiscus-infused, is much, much prettier, and comes in a pretty bottle you can put flowers in later because you're a delicate flower. It's just pretty. )

Pink Marg (serves one)

1.5 ounces Rosangel hibiscus tequila
.5 ounce orange liqueur (like Cointreau)
1 tbsp. Agave nectar
Juice of one lime
Splash orange juice
Splash cranberry juice

Shake with ice and serve.




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