VILLA CEMITA in the East Village Celebrates National Margarita Day on 2/22

National Margarita Day is on Monday 2/22. And the East Village hotspot, Villa Cemita known for its authentic Poblano cuisine, offers a refreshing Jalapeno Cucumber Margarita built with Tequesta wine-based tequila, lime, agave, jalapeno puree and cucumber puree. The use of a wine-based tequila creates a smooth flavor that complements the refreshing bite of the jalapeno and cucumber. This house specialty tends to sneak up on the drinker quicker than a normal margarita. You'll want to try the Jalapeno Cucumber Margarita along with some of Villa Cemita's delicious menu selections.

Villa Cemita is a small restaurant with a big mission: In light of the recognition by UNESCO in awarding Cultural Heritage status to Mexican cuisine for its combination of farming, age-old skills, culinary techniques and ancestral customs, owner Alejandra Aco was inspired to share the true flavor of her native Puebla. Alejandra learned to cook at a young age, using recipes that were passed from one generation to the next. As an adult, she also learned to master her mother-in-law's specialties. Now, she manages the kitchen, while her son Omar Cuatzo and daughter Doreli Cuatzo handle the front of the house. While Villa Cemita first started out as a café featuring coffee drinks and sandwiches, it has evolved into a full service restaurant with a lunch, dinner and brunch menu and a cocktail, beer and wine program.

Villa Cemita is located at 50 Avenue A, between 3rd and 4th streets, 646-964-4528, www.villacemita.com.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Villa Cemita