Cinco de Drinko: Why Beer Lovers Celebrate May 5th Better Than Anyone

Let’s be honest—nobody does Cinco de Mayo quite like the beer-loving crowd. It’s the perfect excuse to fire up the grill, gather the crew, and drink like your ancestors fought off a French invasion (because they did).

But here’s the thing: if you're gonna raise your glass, you better raise your shirt game too.

So, What the Hell Is Cinco de Mayo?

Spoiler: It’s not Mexican Independence Day.
It actually commemorates the Battle of Puebla, where a ragtag Mexican army slapped the French back across the Atlantic in 1862. Total underdog victory. Sound familiar?

It’s the kind of story every beer drinker can get behind: small crew, big fight, unforgettable win.

Enter the Era of Cinco de Drinko

These days, Cinco de Mayo has evolved—especially north of the border—into a celebration of culture, food, and of course… beer.

And you know what? That’s not a bad thing. Because celebrating freedom and victory with a cold one in hand? That’s about as on-brand for beer lovers as it gets.

Cinco de Drinko isn’t disrespectful—it’s just damn accurate.

Shirts That Say, ‘I Came to Drink and Dominate’

Let’s talk shirts. If you’re hitting the Cinco scene this year and still wearing something boring from the back of your closet, you’re doing it wrong.

Here’s what your Cinco De Drinko gear should say:

“Yes, I brought the beer.”

“No, I’m not driving.”

“Let’s taco 'bout bad decisions.”

Shop the full Cinco de Mayo shirt collection here.

Whether You’re Sippin’ Cerveza or Shot-Gunning Cheap Beer...

It’s not about what you drink. It’s about how you show up.

So throw on that beer skull tee. Rock that taco-fueled freedom shirt. And make sure every picture taken that night captures your bad decisions in glorious cotton form.

Because life’s too short for boring shirts—and too real for weak ones.

Final Round—Are You Ready to Drinko?

Cinco de Mayo is coming in hot, and your gear better come correct.

This year, don’t just show up with a six-pack. Show up loud. Show up funny. Show up Beer Strong.

👉 Shop Cinco de Drinko shirts now before they’re gone.
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