National Margarita Day

National Margarita Day: Where to Get the Best Deals and Recipes

It isn’t Cinco de Mayo and it isn’t Taco Tuesday, but you still have a reason to go out and enjoy a margarita (responsibly!)!

Restaurants and Bars Celebrating National Margarita Day

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.

Restaurant Specials

• Eat at Buehler’s is offering $7.95 Premium Margaritas like the El Jefe, Skinny Margarita, Berry Paloma, and Platinum Hand Shaken Margarita!
• Bahama Breeze is offering classic margaritas for just $2.22 all day. Sip on strawberry, mango, and original margaritas when you order their $10 margarita flight.
• The chain is offering commemorative cups and specials, and the short film below.

Chuy’s

• Offering drink specials for dine-in customers on Thursday. Upgrade your house margaritas to a grande for $2 and 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.
• Margarita flights are $10 on National Margarita Day (normally $14). Flavors include blackberry, mango, and signature.

Fuzzy’s

• Offering one chill deal with $5 Sangria ‘Rita Swirls and house margaritas all day long.

Stay In?

Prefer to stay in? Enjoy some margaritas at home with these delicious cocktail recipes.

Recipes

The Original Margarita

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Cointreau
• 2 oz Blanco Tequila
• 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice

Directions:

1. Make a salt rim on your glass
2. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice
3. Shake vigorously until well chilled
4. Strain into a Margarita glass
5. 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:

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker
2. Add ice and shake until well-chilled
3. Strain into a chilled Old Fashioned glass
4. Garnish with jalapeño pepper
5. 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:

1. Watermelon Syrup: Blend 1/2 cup of cubed watermelon and 1/4 cup of simple syrup in a blender.
2. Cocktail: Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend to combine.
3. 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 Fresh Lime Juice
• 1 oz Blood Orange Juice

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients into shaker and shake until well chilled
2. Strain over ice into glass
3. Garnish with a slice of dehydrated orange

Cold Brew Margarita

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Cointreau
• 2 oz Tequila
• 1 oz Cold Brew Coffee
• 0.5 oz Oat Milk

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients into shaker and shake until well chilled
2. Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass
3. Garnish with espresso beans

Conclusion

National Margarita Day is the perfect excuse to gather your friends and family and enjoy the classic cocktail. Whether you prefer your margarita frozen, on the rocks, or with a twist, there’s something for everyone.

FAQs

Q: What is National Margarita Day?
A: National Margarita Day is a celebration of the classic cocktail, observed on February 22.

Q: Which restaurants and bars are participating in National Margarita Day?
A: See above for a list of participating restaurants and bars.

Q: What are the best ways to enjoy a margarita?
A: Enjoy your margarita responsibly, and consider trying one of the recipes above for a unique twist on the classic cocktail.