Cheers: An independent Bloody Mary

Manly types in the American South might accuse this suggestion of violating a drinker’s law of nature, but on Cinco de Mayo this year, try the Michelada, a traditional Mexican cocktail that blends the zing of tomatoes with the effervescence of beer. Yes, instead of a margarita in all its fruit-filled glory, sample this refreshing, hearty beverage for a taste of something authentic. “It’s like a Bloody Mary with a beer,” says Saul Rubio, owner of La Carreta’s in Baton Rouge and Hammond. “It’s really good.” Read about the Michelada here.  (Photo by David Gallent)