Cinco de Mayo at Aurelius: Bold Flavours, Festive Cocktails & a Whole Lot of Fun!

Cinco de Mayo is one of those celebrations that just calls for bold flavours. On May 5th, we opened our doors for a free afternoon of cocktails, mocktails, and snacks that brought the fiesta right to all our locations ( Wellington, Kanata and Glebe). 

Here's a little look back at what we poured, what we snacked on, and the flavour pairings that stole the show.

The Cocktails & Mocktails

The star of the afternoon was, without a doubt, the drinks. We crafted cocktails and mocktails using some of our most vibrant balsamics. 

• Mango Margarita ( Cocktail)

A margarita is already a crowd pleaser. Add a splash of our Mango Balsamic and suddenly you've got something you can't stop talking about. The balsamic brings a rich, tangy depth that takes this classic drink from good to really good — without making it complicated.

• • Ingredients:

1. 1. 4 oz mango nectar
   2. 1 oz tequila
   3. ½ oz Mango Balsamic
   4. Crushed ice
   5. Rim: lemon salt

• • Instructions:

1. 1. Rim your glass with lemon salt or Tex-Mex salt.
   2. Fill with crushed ice.
   3. Combine mango nectar, tequila, and Mango Balsamic.
   4. Pour over ice and serve immediately.

• Pink Señorita Lemonade (Mocktail)

Not everyone drinks, but everyone deserves something special in their glass.

• • Ingredients:

1. 1. 4 oz pink lemonade (Simply brand)
   2. ½ oz Habanero Honey Balsamic
   3. Crushed ice
   4. Rim: Lime Salt

• • Instructions:

1. 1. Rim your glass with lime salt.
   2. Fill with crushed ice.
   3. Combine pink lemonade and Habanero Honey Balsamic.
   4. Pour over ice and enjoy.

The Snacks

No celebration is complete without something to nibble on — and this pico de gallo was anything but ordinary. We dressed it with our Garlic Cilantro White Balsamic and Persian Lime Olive Oil

Cinco de Mayo gave us the perfect excuse to lean into bold, bright combinations — and to show that olive oils and balsamics aren't just for the kitchen. They belong in your glass, on your snack board, and at your celebrations.

Missed this one? Don't worry — we have more events coming up, and every single day at the shop is an opportunity to taste, explore, and discover something new.