Velas Resorts invites you to embrace the vibrant spirit of 5 de mayo with curated experiences that celebrate the richness of Mexican heritage. Across each resort, culinary artistry, cultural tradition, and immersive wellness come together in unique and memorable ways.

From exclusive tasting menus to regionally inspired spa rituals, this festive occasion offers guests a refined blend of flavors and traditions rooted in the heart of Mexico.

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Grand Velas Los Cabos: A tribute to the milpa and the sea

At Grand Velas Los Cabos, the day unfolds in celebration of Mexican gastronomy. Start your evening with themed dishes at Azul restaurant, and conclude it with a one-night-only tasting menu at the award-winning Frida restaurant, featuring The Treasures of the Milpa and the Sea.

This culinary journey pays homage to the land and sea through regionally inspired stories and indigenous ingredients.

Tasting menu highlights:

  • Tribute to corn: Insect mole, Tabasco plantain, fresh farm cheese, and purslane.
  • Frida in Puebla: Horse mackerel tiradito with authentic mole poblano.
  • From the Pacific: Chilmole, red snapper chop, and Maya salad, served with chorizo soil, and sourdough tortilla.
  • Flavors of Mexico: Buñuelos with rice pudding, guava gel, mamey ice cream, and piloncillo syrup.

Velas Vallarta: Raise a Glass with the “Puebla Fire” Cocktail

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At Velas Vallarta, the celebration continues poolside with the debut of the Puebla Fire, a cocktail inspired by the historical essence of Puebla, blending tradition, spice, and sweetness in perfect harmony.

Puebla Fire recipe:

  • 1.5 oz Reposado Tequila
  • 0.5 oz ancho chile Liqueur
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz agave syrup
  • A dash of chocolate or mole bitters

Shaken and served over ice, this bold cocktail captures the heart of 5 de Mayo in every sip.

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and Casa Velas: Margarita moments

At Casa Velas and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, handcrafted margaritas elevate the 5 de mayo experience with elegant, artisanal blends.

5 de Mayo Margarita – Casa Velas

  • 1.5 oz Tequila
  • 0.5 oz green Chartreuse
  • 0.5 oz lemon juice
  • 1 oz pineapple juice
  • 0.5 oz agave or natural syrup
  • 4 cardamom berries

Lightly muddle cardamom berries and tequila in a shaker to release their essence. Add remaining ingredients with ice and shake vigorously. Double strain into a short glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with dehydrated lime or lemon and thyme branches.

Margarita Santa – Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

  • 1.5 oz Tequila Blanco 1921
  • 1 oz hoja santa syrup
  • Dash of orange bitters
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz fresh yellow lemon juice

Shaken with ice and served chilled.

Grand Velas Riviera Maya: Ancestral Wellness

At Grand Velas Riviera Maya, 5 de mayo is honored through ancestral healing and holistic well-being. Guests are invited to experience the Páak’am Ritual at the award-winning SE Spa, available at 20% off during the celebration.

This ancient-inspired treatment begins with a traditional Mayan blessing, followed by a sunflower cactus scrub and a massage using warm nopal paddles—harnessing the hydrating and regenerative powers of Mexico’s native prickly pear cactus.

The ritual concludes with a detoxifying cactus-based shot and a fresh fruit skewer, providing guests with a deeply immersive experience that connects them to Mexican tradition.

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Signature margarita-inspired cocktails include:

Spicy foam recipe:

  • 1 oz mezcal 
  • 0.5 oz Xtabentún (anise-flavored liqueur)
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice 
  • 10 ml natural syrup 
  • 30 ml bell pepper extract 
  • Lemon and poblano chile foam 

Shake mezcal, Xtabentún, lemon juice, syrup, and pepper extract with ice. Strain into a glass and top with a layer of foam. 

Daiquiri habanero recipe: 

  • 25 ml fresh lemon juice 
  • 1 oz agave and habanero honey syrup 
  • 1 oz amaretto 
  • 1 oz white rum 
  • 2 dashes of orange bitters 
  • Miguelito powder for the rim 

Rim a glass with Miguelito powder. Shake all ingredients with ice, strain, and serve. 

Ha xcatic recipe: 

  • 10 ml fresh lemon juice 
  • 30 ml Lillet vermouth 
  • 15 ml Strega liqueur 
  • 1 oz xcatic chile syrup 
  • 2 oz mineral water 
  • Strip of yellow lemon peel 

Combine lemon juice, vermouth, Strega, and chile syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain over a large square ice cube in a chilled glass. Top with mineral water and garnish with lemon peel.

Enjoy these festive creations at the resort or recreate them at home for a spirited toast to tradition.

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