Celebrate NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY 2/22 with Destinations, Drinks, and Recipes

You'll want to raise a glass and celebrate National Margarita Day on Wednesday, February 22nd with the ever popular drink. We have some great ways for you and your group to enjoy Margaritas with recipes using some of our favorite spirits, a convenient ready-to-drink brand, a ready-to-serve variety, and destinations that are making delicious drinks in their welcoming settings. Check out our roundup and enjoy every single sip!

Destinations for All

If you're out and about in New York City and beyond, be sure to drop by the welcoming spots that are mixing fantastic Margaritas.

-At the recently opened CASA TuLuM, a stylish Mexican restaurant located in the South Street Seaport, guests will be treated to a special discount on the restaurant's popular Margarita de la Casa with an offering of two cocktails for only $22.

-Loreley Beer Garden's Snowy Winter Wonderland popup on the Lower East Side is running through March 5. Guests can enjoy winter cabin vibes sipping Snow White Coconut Margaritas with tequila, coconut, triple sec, and lime from personal tequila bottles for extra fun.

-Archer & Goat in Harlem draws culinary inspiration from the husband-wife owners' Latin American and South Asian heritages - and so do the cocktails. One of their signatures, the Goat gives the tequila, fresh orange and lime margarita a South Asian makeover with turmeric and a turmeric-chili-salt rim for a little kick. Very popular, it is also available to-go in bottles serving two

-In Hell's Kitchen, La Pulperia offers their guests fun and innovative Latin American cuisine and cocktails, showcasing renditions of familiar dishes infused with cross-cultural flair. For National Margarita Day, the restaurant will be serving up happy hour all day for their traditional house margarita at the special price of $9. And try their signature, Pulpería HK, with Blanco tequila, orange liqueur, fresh pineapple, jalapeño, cilantro, and black lava salt.

-No matter where you are, you can enjoy a classic El Bandido Yankee Margarita on National Margarita Day or any day. From Texas to Illinois, celebrate the day and spot The Bandido at locations across the country such as The Deep End Tap in Bloomington, IL; Airmail In Miami, FL; Barrio Queen in Phoenix, AZ; Wicked Brews in Chandler, AZ, and Fieldhouse at The Crossover in Leander, TX.

Topo Chico Margarita Hard Seltzer-Easy Going with a RTD

With so many Americans enjoying Margaritas, sometimes you're just looking for a ready-to-drink version without the extra sugar. Topo Chico Margarita Hard Seltzer is making the margarita new again with a refreshing spin on the classic drink. Each flavor comes in a variety pack with 12 fl. oz. cans, each with 100 calories and 4.5% ABV per serving. Topo Chico Margarita Hard Seltzer comes in four flavors signature flavors including Signature Margarita, Tropical Pineapple, Strawberry Hibiscus, and Prickly Pear. They are great for parties and picnics too!

Ready to Serve Margaritas from Olmeca Altos®

The award-winning tequila, Olmeca Altos® raises the at-home bar with a premium portfolio of Ready-to-Serve margaritas that includes their Olmeca Altos® Margarita Classic Lime and their newest addition, Olmeca Altos® Strawberry Margarita. Born from the passion of two bartenders inspired to create a tequila that fulfilled their mixology dreams, Altos is naturally smooth, blends well with various flavors, and cuts through complex cocktails with great taste. Altos brings this same commitment to quality taste with their new Ready-to-Serve portfolio. Smooth to sip and best when shared, it's time to raise the at-home imbibing experience in three simple steps. Simply unscrew the 750mL glass bottle, pour over ice, and enjoy!

Delightful Margarita Recipes from El Bandido Yankee and Ghost Tequila

A great Margarita starts with the right tequila. Check out these two recipes from some of our favorite brands, stock your bar, and mix them up at home for family and friends.

Ghost Mango Margarita

Ingredients:

-2 oz Ghost Tequila

-1.5 oz Mango Juice

-.75 oz Lime Juice

-.50 oz Agave Syrup

-Mango Slice and Lime Wheel Garnish

Method: Add tequila, mango juice, lime juice, agave syrup and ice to shaker. Shake vigorously. Pour into glass of choice and garnish with a slice of mango and a lime wheel.

El Bandido Yankee Classic Margarita

Ingredients:

-2 parts El Bandido Yankee Blanco Tequila

-1 part lime

-3/4 parts agave nectar

Method: Mix in a pitcher with a lot of ice and pour over a full glass of ice.

Photo Credit: El Bandido Yankee

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