Cinco + Derby = the best margs, guac and juleps

Holy guacamole. No Images? Click here       Hi friends! Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby fall on the same day this year. With all due respect to your livers, this is the weekend to enjoy mint juleps and margaritas (even though it turns out margs are barely Mexican). And don't forget to make a big batch of guacamole, too! Just be aware that certain guac ingredients can truly upset some people. Read about the biggest offenders below. XO, Kristen   Make the margaritas of your dreams If you're open-minded to every kind of margarita out there, from classic lime to spicy mango, check out these 28 creative recipes for margaritas. If you really want to chill out, we've got 8 recipes for frozen margaritas that'll blow your mind. After all that marg talk, you should know that margaritas aren't truly Mexican. But we have 5 recipes for authentic Mexican drinks you can try instead.     And we're off!    When we think of the Kentucky Derby, the first thing we think about isn't horses. It's mint juleps. We've got 11 ways to make them, so stock your bar with plenty of bourbon and ice this weekend.  GET THE RECIPES   Let's talk guac     No one really needs a recipe for guacamole — avocados, lime juice, salt and jalapenos will do the trick on their own — but people love jazzing it up with lots of interesting mix-ins. Check out 18 different ways to make guacamole your own. There's just one thing you need to keep in mind: You can start a war by messing with someone's guacamole. Whether you're adding something as seemingly harmless as tomatoes or you're tossing in Greek yogurt, you should be aware of the ramifications. Check out 8 ingredients that have no business being in guacamole. Eat on: Watch: Here's How To Make A Classic Margarita Why You Shouldn't Make Frozen Margaritas With Fresh Lime Juice The 10 Most Popular Instagram Recipes From April 2018    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25th 2018 we will be introducing a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe      . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe