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It’s Cinco de Mayo, the day when ordinary, everyday Americans celebrate a regional holiday from the Mexican state of Puebla commemorating the defeat of French forces more than 140 years ago (there’s your random bit of history for the day). But chances are that you don’t care about the origins of the holiday. You’re interested in the party tonight.

If you’re headed to a bar, you’re on your own. If you’re hosting or attending a party, please, please, PLEASE don’t show up with another six pack of Corona or a jar of shelf-stable salsa. You have options that will set you apart from the crowd.

Beer

In spite of the fact that every party attendee shows up with six bottles and a lime, Corona is not the only Mexican beer. If you’re looking for something Mexican that doesn’t involve a wedge of lime, consider Negro Modelo, Pacifico or Tecate.

Margaritas

You don’t need margarita mix. All you need is ice, 1.5 ounces of tequila, 1 ounce lime juice and 0.5 ounces Cointreau. Shake and serve.

Munchies

Are you more interested in munchies than drinks? Follow this recipe:

• Can of black beans
• Can of corn
• Can of jalapeno petite-diced tomatoes
• One lemon
• One lime
• Cumin

Open cans, rinse and drain contents. Dump into a bowl. Squeeze juice of lemon and lime over it. Add cumin to taste. Mix. Serve with tortilla chips. Done. Also works as a great topping for burritos, tacos or any other Mexican entree.

Have fun tonight, and tomorrow morning, don’t forget our hangover cures post from St. Patrick’s Day.

We’ve had another busy week at The Daily Procrastinator, and now is the time to make sure none of the articles escaped your notice!

The week began appropriately with a heart-related post on Valentine’s Day, when TallGirl offered her thoughts and reminders about congenital heart defects in babies, particularly the condition known as tetralogy of fallout.

The Procrastinator also served up a piping-hot plate of tasty tidbits for sports fans this week. BigRedPoet took a satirical look at the criminals of the NFL, while Juggernaut voiced his thoughts on A-Roid’s recent admissions.

FlashCap posted the second installment of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and the Zombies, in which the first Zombie rears his ugly, undead head. If you missed part one, check it out before reading this week’s installment!

TallGirl pondered many aspects of modern life this week, including her love of reading, an amazing website that offers aerial photographs from across the decades, and finding extra time in the day by watching less television.

Finally, BigRedPoet wrapped up the week with an announcement concerning National Margarita Day.

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According to numerous online sources, February 22nd is National Margarita Day, and I frankly couldn’t be more pleased. I plan to celebrate the holiday boisterously, and I hope others around the nation will join the jubilee.

Do you really need an excuse?

Placing National Margarita Day in late February is an act of genius on the part of…whoever is in charge of deciding such things. Margaritas are the prototypical summer refresher, and I think we could all use a little dash of summer in our lives as we wait for the weather to begin warming up.

Whether it’s frozen or on the rocks, flavored or straight up, from the well or top-shelf, exotic or traditional, get yourself a margarita on Sunday and join me. I’ll make a toast in your honor.