National Margarita Day Specials and Recipes
On Saturday, February 22, restaurants and bars nationwide will be celebrating National Margarita Day with some seriously spicy discounts. Whether you like your margarita frozen, on the rocks, with a salt rim or sugar, this is where to find the best deals on America’s most popular cocktail. If you don’t see your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant on the list below, check out their social media pages to see if they offer any specials.
Restaurant Specials
- Eat at Bubba’s is celebrating Margarita Day with $7.95 Premium Margaritas like the El Jefe, Skinny Margarita, Berry Paloma, and Platinum Hand Shaken Margarita!
- Bahama Breeze will be offering classic margaritas for just $2.22 all day on February 22nd. Sip on strawberry, mango, and original margaritas when you order their $10 margarita flight. The offer is only available at the following locations: South San Francisco, Vallejo, Sacramento, Fairfield, Elk Grove, Emeryville, Roseville, Santa Rosa, and Union City (all in California); Arlington, Virginia; Greenbelt, Maryland; Orlando/Millenia, Florida; Miami, O’Fallon, Illinois; and Olivette, Missouri.
- Chuy’s is offering drink specials for dine-in customers on Thursday. Customers can upgrade their house margaritas to a grande for $2 and will receive a giveaway cup. Add an extra pour of tequila or orange liqueur for $1 all day or get $5 shots of Top-Shelf Tequila.
- Fuzzy’s is offering one chill deal with $5 Sangria ‘Rita Swirls and house margaritas all day long.
At-Home Recipes
If you prefer to stay in, enjoy some margaritas at home with these delicious cocktail recipes.
The Original Margarita
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 2 oz Blanco Tequila
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
Directions:
- Make a salt rim on your glass
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice
- Shake vigorously until well chilled
- Strain into a Margarita glass
- Garnish with a lime wheel
The Spicy Margarita
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Blanco Tequila
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 slices of Jalapeño
- 2 sprigs of Fresh Cilantro
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker
- Add ice and shake until well-chilled
- Strain into a chilled Old Fashioned glass
- Garnish with jalapeño pepper
- Garnish with a lime wheel
Frozen Watermelon Margarita
Ingredients:
- 1 oz of Cointreau
- 2 oz Blanco Tequila
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.75 oz Watermelon Syrup
- 7 Ice Cubes
Directions:
- Watermelon Syrup:
- Add 1/2 cup of cubed watermelon and 1/4 cup of simple syrup to blender and puree
- Cocktail:
- Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend to combine
- Pour into Margarita glass rimmed with chili salt. Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge
Blood Orange Margarita
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz of Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 oz of Blood Orange Juice
Directions:
- Add all ingredients into shaker and shake until well chilled
- Strain over ice into glass
- Garnish your drink with a slice of dehydrated orange
Cold Brew Margarita
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz of Cold Brew Coffee
- 0.5 oz of Oat Milk
Directions:
- Add all ingredients into shaker and shake until well chilled
- Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass
- Garnish with espresso beans
Conclusion
National Margarita Day is the perfect excuse to get together with friends and family and enjoy some delicious margaritas. With these recipes and specials, you’ll be ready to celebrate in style. Cheers!
FAQs
Q: What is National Margarita Day?
A: National Margarita Day is a celebration of the popular cocktail, observed on February 22nd.
Q: How do I celebrate National Margarita Day?
A: You can celebrate by visiting your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant, trying out new margarita recipes at home, or enjoying special deals and discounts on margaritas.
Q: What are some popular margarita flavors?
A: Some popular margarita flavors include original, strawberry, mango, and spicy. You can also experiment with different types of tequila and liqueurs to create your own unique flavors.
