by Anna Beth Adcock | Feb 21, 2022 | February 2022, Web Exclusive
WEB EXCLUSIVE In prep for National Margarita Day Feb. 22, we’ve rounded up some of the best spots to grab a sip (or several) of our favorite margaritas in town. Marg our words, these margs are worth a shot. We know how we’re spending our Taco Tuesday…
Tap into your tequila fancy with your choice of triple sec and tequila mixed with 13 Tacos and Taps’ signature marg mix. And make sure to pair with the delish taco while you’re at it. It’s in the name!
Make sure to visit Jose and Sons for a fresh-squeezed citrus margarita tower (plus some excellent Mexican food!) with your squad. This margarita tower’s reputation precedes it, and we can’t imagine a better way to celebrate National Margarita Day.
The drink menu at William and Company goes on and on and on(za), making it hard to choose just one. But don’t get too shaken up and add an Onza marg to your order!
Sip on a housemade marg in a colorful, casual setting at Chido Taco. We might just have to order two (or three, or four…)!
Eat, drink (tequila) and be happy at Hummingbird’s welcoming hub—built for enjoying drinks and New Orleans-inspired cuisine with your friends or SO. Now that’s a good time you can’t pass up.
Bop over to Virgil’s for margs with a sour spin and seasonal fruit. Oh, and the lime on your drink totally counts as a nutritious choice, BTW.
Tequila is literally in the restaurant name, making this go-to Mexican spot a no-brainer. Take advantage of dozens of tequila choices at Gonza—because margs are always the answer.
Take marg tequila frozen or on the rocks at Dos Taquitos! Keep calm, and tequila on.
by Raleigh Magazine | Jul 1, 2020 | Do, July/August 2020
When many of us think of tequila, our minds go instantly to margaritas. As refreshing as a good margarita is, this National Tequila Day, we urge you to get a little more creative. Try some of these unique tequila-based drinks that Raleigh bartenders love.
Josh Gagne, The Haymaker
“Reviver No. 3”
Create this fun punch bowl with blanco tequila, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, honey (or simple syrup), sparkling water and lemon wheel slices, sliced, peeled ginger root or pomegranate seeds for garnish.
Zach Thomas, Killjoy
“Milk Maid”
Thomas likes tequila because of its versatility in application. One of his favorite tequila drinks was invented at a bar called The Whistler in Chicago. It contains blanco tequila, cream of coconut, simple syrup, lime juice, cucumber slices and a dash of cinnamon or salt.
Ian Murray, Foundation
“The Rosita”
Murray’s favorite is essentially a perfect Negroni with tequila instead of gin. “Strong, bitter and delicious,” he says. Make it with reposado tequila, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, Campari and Angostura bitters in an old fashioned glass with one big ice cube and a lemon twist for garnish.
Saul Parada, Watts & Ward
Parada likes drinking tequila reposado straight up with an orange slice.
Preddy, Bittersweet
“Preddy’s Tequila Sunrise”
Bittersweet bartender Preddy created a tequila cocktail that’s a hit with the whole team. Make it with blanco tequila, Rhum Agricole, Bittermens Hopped Grapefruit bitters, fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice and salt with a float of grenadine on top.
Kevin Barrett, Dram & Draught
“The Al Fresca Kid”
Barrett loves tequila, summer and freshly ripe North Carolina strawberries. He combines these in a refreshing cocktail made by muddling strawberries, mint and jalapeños then mixing with tequila, simple syrup and fresh lime juice, topped off with soda water.
Joey Barbour, The Blind Barbour
“Tequila Sour”
Barbour’s favorite—a tequila sour—is made similarly to a whiskey sour: Shake tequila, lemon, lime, agave nectar and one egg white in a shaker without ice, then with ice, and strain into a coupe glass with a few dashes of Angostura bitters.
