The Best Spots To Celebrate National Margarita Day
Wednesday, February 22, is National Margarita Day! Spend hump day sipping on a delicious (not to mention, cheap) treat.
Añejo
301 Church St.,
New York, NY 10013
Añejo is hosting an all-day $8 happy hour on Feb. 22.
Bahama Breeze
Bahama Breeze is offering $2.22 classic margaritas all day on Wednesday.
https://www.facebook.com/BahamaBreeze/photos/a.66874924970.19670.22343544970/10150756239744971/?type=3&theater
Black Angus Steakhouse
Get a premium Gold Strike Margaritas, made with Sauza Blue Resposado Blue Agave Tequila and Patrón Citrónge Liqueur infused with fresh lime-agave mix, for $5 at Black Angus Steakhouse on Wednesday.
Bodega Negra
355 W. 16th St.,
Manhattan, NY 10011
Bodega Negra is offering buy-one-get-one margaritas all day, in addition to half-price pitchers.
Cheeseburger in Paradise
Normally $6.49, Cheeseburger in Paradise is also offering $2.22 margaritas all day on Wednesday.
Chevys
Chevy’s is hosting a “New Margarita Experience” on Feb. 22.
https://www.facebook.com/ChevysFreshMex/photos/rpp.235905943093008/1589255011091421/?type=3&theater
Chili’s Bar & Grill
Last year, Chili’s offered $5 margaritas all day. Here’s hoping we’ll see the same trend this year.
Cyclone Anaya’s
With locations in Virginia and Houston, Cyclone Anaya’s is serving up jumbo house margaritas for $5 all day.
Dos Caminos
Dos Caminos will be hosting National Margarita Day events with giveaways, prizes and more.
La Esquina
114 Kenmare St.,
New York, NY 10012
Indulge on buy-one-get-one beverages at La Esquina from 5 p.m. to close.
Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina
83 Pearl St.,
New York, NY 10004
Why order just one margarita when you can have an entire tower? Get a 100-ounce margarita tower at Mad Dog & Beans and a round of complimentary margarita shots on Feb. 22. Starting at 6 p.m.
Margaritaville
Margaritaville is giving away Bahamas Frozen Concoction Makers on Feb. 22. Enter here before it’s too late.
https://www.facebook.com/margaritaville/posts/10155108866868982
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
Between February 19 and February 22, Margaritas Mexican Restaurant is serving $5 margaritas and giving away a variety of margarita-themed prizes.
https://www.facebook.com/MargsMexican/photos/a.161750203935162.30625.153350758108440/1117652208344952/?type=3&theater
Oleanders
160 N. 12th St.,
Brooklyn, NY 11249
Oleanders at McCarren Hotel & Pool is offering $8 McCarren Margaritas – made with El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and red chili agave syrup.
On the Border
Get a 12-ounce house margarita – frozen or on the rocks – for just $2 all day at On the Border, the Official Restaurant of National Margarita Day.
“Make the most of the day with specialty margaritas you won’t find anywhere else,” On the Border said in an announcement.
“Our large variety of margaritas promises something for everyone! Frozen? On the rocks? Salt? No salt? Whatever you choose, you can’t go wrong! So come celebrate with us on the day that honors what we can all agree is pretty much the best drink on either side of the border.”
Rosie’s
29 E. 2nd St.,
New York, NY 10003
Get a $12 margarita flight at Rosie’s.
Ruby Tequila’s
This Texas-based chain is offering $1.50 and $3.50 margaritas Feb. 22.
https://www.facebook.com/EatAtRubys/photos/pb.342928806827.-2207520000.1487553322./10154255585731828/?type=3&theater
Tony Roma’s
Through Feb. 21, customers can get the “Romarita” for just $4 at participating Tony Roma restaurants. On Feb. 22, however, the price will fall to $2.22.
Vera Cruz Mexican Restaurant
195 Bedford Ave.,
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Vera Cruz is offering $8 handcrafted margaritas and $5 shots.
Make your own margarita
If you’re not into going out, just make your own margarita.
Ingredients for a classic margarita:
- One to one-half ounces of silver tequila
- One ounce orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
- One-half ounce fresh lime juice
- A splash of simple syrup
- Coarse salt
- One fresh mint leaf
Directions:
Combine tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake until cold and strain into a chilled, salt-rimmed rocks glass. Garnish with mint leaf and serve.
Recipe courtesy of CookingChannelTV.com
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