A Toast to National Margarita Day in Houston
Not every special food or drink day needs to be celebrated. While some may be easily skipped, National Margarita Day (February 22) is a must, especially in Houston. Restaurants and bars across the city are raising a glass to this beloved cocktail with specials, and we’ve gathered a few of the most interesting options. Take a look and then take a shot of Mexican candy before washing it down with a marg on the rocks.
Best Regards
The stylish patio bar in the Heights is elevating the day’s festivities with a $100 margarita flight crafted with Don Julio 1942. The upscale flight features a mezcal margarita with cucumber, a reposado margarita with spicy blood orange, and an añejo margarita with honey and saffron, each finished with a unique rim of gold salt, black salt, or Tajín. Those looking for a less expensive option may opt for Best Regards’ original and spicy margaritas that are available for $10.
Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge
The retro-inspired Montrose bar will celebrate with $12 margaritas, including a cilantro-cucumber Margarita, the plum margarita, and the guava margarita. Even better, it’s open from 1 pm to 1:30 am.
Kazzan Ramen and Bar
Located near the Heights, the restaurant is offering two Japanese-style margaritas for $8 each on National Margarita Day. Their matcha margarita combines silver tequila, lime juice, Domaine de Canton, coconut cream, and matcha powder to create a cocktail that is creamy, bright, and spicy. For those looking for a more complex flavor profile, the ume margarita blends tequila, Brandy Umeshu, lemon, yuzu, umeboshi, agave, and Shichimi Togarashi into a drink that is simultaneously citrusy, earthy, sweet, and salty.
Local Table
Get a spicy pineapple margarita for $12 all day at each of the restaurant’s five locations. The Cypress and Katy locations will offer $5 margaritas on the rocks for $5, $5 Mexican candy shots, $7 frozen mango and strawberry margaritas, and $8 coconut and spicy pineapple margaritas.
Mexican Sugar
Patrons can choose their own margarita adventure on Friday, February 21, and Saturday, February 22, from 4 pm to close. Here, custom margaritas will be mixed tableside, allowing diners to select their preferred premium tequila, fruit infusions, specialty salts, and rim garnish. If that’s too many decisions to make under the influence, opt for a $22 flight that offers three of the restaurant’s specialty margaritas.
Monkey’s Tail
The bar will celebrate the day with a mariachi band entertaining from 5-6 pm and a DJ spinning tunes from 9 pm to midnight. The bar’s drink specials include Tommy’s margarita made with Hornitos tequila, priced at $5 for the first order and $7 thereafter, along with happy hour prices on other cocktails and $5 Mexican candy shots.
Trattoria Sofia
Ben Berg’s restaurant in the Heights puts an Italian twist on Texas’ favorite beverage with its bergamot margarita — a drink that combines Italicus Bergamot Liqueur with Patrón Silver Tequila and fresh lime juice to deliver a citrus-focused drink that is both sweet and bitter.
Conclusion
National Margarita Day is a celebration not to be missed in Houston. With unique margarita flights, special drink deals, and live music, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a margarita aficionado or just looking for a fun night out, make sure to raise a glass to this beloved cocktail on February 22.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is National Margarita Day?
A: National Margarita Day is a celebration of the popular cocktail on February 22.
Q: What are some popular margarita deals on National Margarita Day?
A: Many bars and restaurants in Houston are offering special deals, including margarita flights, happy hour prices, and live music.
Q: What is the most unique margarita on the list?
A: The ume margarita at Kazzan Ramen and Bar combines tequila, Brandy Umeshu, lemon, yuzu, umeboshi, agave, and Shichimi Togarashi for a complex and unique flavor profile.
Q: Can I make my own margarita at home?
A: Yes, you can make your own margarita at home with tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup. Experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create your own unique margarita recipe.
