Nazanin Mandi on Why Celebrating Cinco de Mayo is the Perfect Way to Toast to Life

Nazanin Mandi is a woman who knows what she wants in life.

The actress-entrepreneur has built an empire that will make abuelas and mAmAn bozorg's everywhere become filled with joy.

So, what's left for the powerhouse chica of Mexican, Iranian and Native American descent do at the end of a long day? Celebrate, of course. And, boy, does she celebrate in style.

For Cinco de Mayo, the certified life coach has teamed up with Sean "Diddy" Combs and DeLeón Tequila to celebrate this iconic Mexican American holiday with three margarita recipes as unique as Mandi herself.

Mandi says, "I am excited to work with Sean 'Diddy' Combs and DeLeón Tequila to celebrate a holiday that has been so integral to my culture. Cinco de Mayo is about celebration, sharing moments with loved ones and toasting to life. This year, I'm raising a glass of DeLeón Tequila to honor my history and culture!"

Mandi notes how meaningful her collaboration with the famed tequila brand is so meaningful to her.

"DeLeón Tequila represents celebrating life's journey—the wins and obstacles. For me, that journey includes honoring my culture, celebrating life with loved ones, and creating a legacy that hopefully inspires generations to come," she affirms. "I look forward to seeing the remixed DeLeón Tequila margaritas everyone makes for #CincoDeLeon—I prefer mine spicy with an orange slice—the possibilities are endless!"

Check out the delightfully delicious cocktails Mandi will be celebrating with this Cinco de Mayo below!

Original DeLeón "Love" Margarita

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz. DeLeón Tequila Blanco
• ½ oz. Orange Liqueur
• ½ oz. Fresh Lime
• ½ oz. Fresh Lemon
• 1 Orange Slice
• ¾ oz. Agave Nectar Syrup

Glassware: Rocks

Garnish: Sea Salt and Lime Zest Rim

Rim Garnish: Lime Wheel and Orange Wheel

Preparation: 

1. Rim rocks glass.
2. Muddle orange in a shaker, and add all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
3. Shake and strain into an ice-filled rimmed glass.
4. Garnish with a lime wheel and orange wheel.

Sweet Orange Marmalade & Honey Margarita

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz. DeLeón Reposado Tequila
• 1 Tb. Orange Marmalade
• ¾ oz. Honey
• ¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• 3 drops Orange Blossom Water

Glassware: Rocks

Recommended Salt: Sweet

Garnish: Honey

Rim Garnish: Candied Orange Peel

Preparation: 

1. Rim rocks glass with honey and salt.
2. Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
3. Shake vigorously and strain into the ice-filled rocks glass.
4. Garnish with a candied orange peel.

Spicy Blood Orange Chipotle Margarita

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz. DeLeón Reposado Tequila
• 2 oz. Fresh Squeezed Blood Orange Juice
• ½ oz. Orange Liqueur
• ¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice Pinch
• Chipotle Powder

Glassware: Rocks

Recommended Salt: Spicy

Garnish: Dried Blood Orange Wheel & Dried Chipotle Pepper

Rim Garnish: Salt

Preparations: 

1. Rim rocks glass with salt.
2. Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
3. Shake vigorously and strain into the ice-filled rocks glass.
4. Garnish with a dried blood orange wheel and dried chipotle pepper.