Everyone knows what the Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo, is all about: it's an excuse to drink more tequila than any human should. But this year it falls on a Monday. Which means many of us will be celebrating all weekend. And calling in "cinco" on Tuesday.

I'll have several tequila cocktails over the next few days you can mix to make your party muy especial. The first is from premium tequila maker, Don Julio. This recipe was developed by Brian Van Flandern, a mixologist who has crafted cocktail menus for celebrity chefs like Mario Batali. Light and simple, with a crispness brought on by the ginger, it's an impressive drink to pour for your CdM celebration.

Agave Ginger Margarita
1 oz Don Julio Blanco
1/4 oz Grand Marnier
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
3/4 oz Ginger-root Infused Simple Syrup*
1 Egg White
Lime Wedges

*To create Simple Syrup:
Bring 1 part water to a boil and dissolve 2 parts sugar into boiling water. Once the sugar is dissolved completely, remove the pan from the heat. Allow to cool completely. Can be prepared one day ahead.

To make the Gingerita:
Finely chop ginger root and place in a mesh strainer. Pour simple syrup over the top and muddle the ginger through the strainer creating a concentrated ginger-simple syrup. Mix Tequila Don Julio Blanco, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice, cane sugar simple syrup and egg white in a cocktail shaker. Shake well. Pour contents from shaker into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with lime wedge.