What is the next best boozy holiday to Cinco de Mayo? National Margarita Day, of course. This Wednesday, February 22nd, head to these 7 NYC spots for a salt-rimmed, lime-garnished, chilly margarita. Sweet? Smokey? Spicy?. The choice is yours.
Where to Drink National Margarita Day
The Organic Margarita at Dos Caminos
Photo Credit: Courtesy Dos Caminos
Get your daily Dos of Caminos this National Margarita Day. Indulge in a plate’o tacos and the featured Organic Margarita – A combination of Casa Noble Crystal Tequila, agave syrup and fresh lime juice; shaken (20x) and strained over ice into rocks glass. Garnished with a lime wheel. With this margarita, simplicity is key. Prizes, giveaway and more. All locations, www.doscaminos.com, @doscaminos
Smoky Margarita at Tio Pepe
Venture to the Village to try Tio Pepe’s signature Smoky Margarita made with 1800 Silver Tequila, lime juice, and agave nectar; topped with a float of subtly smoky Sombra mezcal. This margarita is a nice Spanish twist on the classic cocktail and the perfect pair to all paellas. And, just for the occasion, Tio Pepe will be extending their Happy Hour from 4 pm until close. You’ll be #FeelingPepe (and mezcal) on your walk home. 168 W. 4th St. A, 212-242-6480, www.tiopepenyc.com, @tiopepenyc
Spiciest Margarita at Pizza Beach
With 60 degree days in February, let’s pretend that the cold winter days are over and get into a summer mindset at Pizza Beach. In honor of our tequila-filled day, both – UES and LES – Pizza Beach locations will be offering a complimentary Spiciest Margarita with an order of a Margherita pizza. The Spiciest Margarita consists of jalapeño-infused tequila, fresh lime and canton ginger. And the Margherita pizza, you know what that includes: deliciousness. Hit the beach for margs x2. Both Upper East Side & Lower East Side locations, www.pizzabeachclub.com, @pizzabeach
Rosemary Margarita at Bodega Negra
B-O-G-O at Bodega Negra. The tequila warehouse will be offering ‘buy one, get one’ margaritas. We recommend the Rosemary Margarita – Herradura Blanco, rosemary-infused agave, pear puree and fresh lemon juice. And, there will be half-priced Bodega Margarita pitchers – valid one per customer. Coupon queens should be lining up for these solid ‘one day only’ deals. 355 W. 16th St, 212-229-2336, www.bodeganegranyc.com, @bodeganegranyc
Rio Verde Margarita at The Skylark
Sip through actual tortilla salt rim to taste the Milagro Reposado tequila, agave, Ancho Reyes Verde chili liquor and lime juice blend. Get a whiff of the spiked, grilled tomatillo and cilantro sprig garnish. Another job well done for mixo-master Johnny Swet. 200 W. 39th St, 212-257-4577, www.theskylarknyc.com, @theskylarknyc
Avocado Margarita at Añejo
If you haven’t noticed, there are more menu pages on tequila than there are on food. Hence, you are guaranteed a killer margarita at Añejo. Both Hell’s Kitchen and TriBeCa restaurants will be serving $8 Plata Margaritas ALL…DAY…LONG…along with their special Avocado Margarita. Need a crunch? Try the guacamole trio. You will thank me later. Both locations, www.anejonyc.com, @anejonyc
Cretan Margarita at Ousia
We welcomed Greek-centric Ousia to the West Side last month, and we’ll be back for mezcal and tequila on Wednesday. Conceptualized by Beverage Program Director Johnny Livanos, enjoy the Cretan Margarita – A mixture of mezcal, tequila, thyme liqueur and lime; shaken and strained in a chili salt-rimmed, on-the-rocks glass. Snag a seat at the wrap-around bar and indulge in grilled pita and hummus. 629 W. 57th St, 212-333-2000, www.ousianyc.com, @ousianyc
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