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In America, we're always looking for an excuse to throw back a cold one. Other than our birthday and our friends' birthdays, we have two designated days to get trashed: St. Patrick's Day and Cinco de Mayo—and the latter is today.
So before you go out with your boys to the nearest dive bar in town, kick back and plan your night. No, planning something doesn't have to be a headache; you can use that little device in your pocket to help you. With a ton of apps on the market for iOS and Android, find another bar to head to, or even pick the right food and drinks to throw something back at the house. Can't get any easier than that. Here are 10 Apps That Will Help You #TurnUp For Cinco de Mayo. Party hard, and drive safely.
Tequila Matchmaker
Platform: iOS; Free
There's more tequila out there than Jose Cuervo. Broaden your horizons by using Tequila Matchmaker to find what tequila would be best for your tastes. The app gives each tequila its own "fingerprint" to go around your preferences. Since tequila is the liquor of choice for an occasion like this, switch it up and try something new.
Cinco de Mayo Cookbook
Platform: iOS; $.99
Don't feel like going to a party? Then bring the party to you. With the Cinco de Mayo Cookbook, you'll have a ton of different party platters to prepare for anyone you're inviting over. You'll be set with everyone's favorite Mexican "dish": guacamole and chips. Salivating already...
BeerCloud
BeerCloud let's you skip the liquor (if that isn't your thing) and go straight to some delicious beer. The app pairs food with beer and tracks down your favorite beers in your area. If you're picky with taste, or you're trying to down something new, bust out the app to see what's close by and head straight there, instead of walking from bar to bar looking for what you might never find.
AlcoDroid Alcohol Tracker
Platform: Android; Free
Okay, this isn't a substitute for a breathalyzer, but it might get you to think twice about getting behind the wheel. AlcoDroid lets you keep a log of the drinks you've had, and it will attempt to give you an estimate of your BAC level based on the numbers of brews you've downed. Also, if you're a beer connoisseur, you can simply log in all of the drinks you've had an go back to them later. You never know when you might want to try it again.
190 Mexican Recipes
You can never have too many choices. If you are going to throw a get-together at your place, don't limit yourself on any one app or cookbook to get things going. With 190 Mexican Recipes, you'll have a ton of great food options at your disposal, like chalupas and acapulco chicken.
Happy Hours
If you're looking to do things early, Happy Hours will find the food and drinks specials going on around you. You can click through photos to find a spot that matches your mood, and, most importantly, matches the size of your wallet. Best of all: It's available in more than 100 cities.
Last Call
Platform: iOS; Free
For iOS users who are looking for a BAC app, Last Call is your solution. With the app, you can calculate your blood-alcohol level by logging in your drinks, and it provides nearby taxi services if you think you've drank too much. If it's too late and you've already got a DUI, the app lists a bunch of DUI lawyers to call for help.
Yelp
The Yelp app is a must to have in your phone. You'll be able to find pubs, restaurants, and anything else that's nearby, but with the added benefit of getting reviews from users that could help you decide if you want to hit a spot up or not. This is will serve you long after Cinco de Mayo ends.
