National Tequila Day is Sunday, July 24 and we’ve rounded up some fabulous specials and hot spots for refreshing specialty tequila cocktails at some of Houston’s top restaurants and bars. Whether tequila is your drink of choice, or it transports you back to an infamously raucous night out, these cocktails are tasty enough to celebrate!
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3601 Kirby Drive / Website
Head to Picos on Saturday, July 23 for a Cuervo & Sauza Hornitos tequila tasting from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., but the National Tequila Day specials don’t stop there. All weekend long, there will be a special menu that features tequila garlic shrimp, made with 1800 Cristalino Tequila, and tequila lime chicken tacos, made with Cuervo Tradicional Reposado Tequila, among other tasty tequila-centric dishes. Then, enjoy a variety of high-end tequilas with Picos’ six unique flight options and its signature Shaker Margaritas. Reservations can be made here.
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Gather your crew and head to The Woodlands Resort for a one-of-a-kind mobile margarita cart. The cart serves two to three people and comes with various accouterments to make each margarita memorable, like Cajun spices, jalapeño, mint, cinnamon, pineapple, basil, rosemary, cucumber, mango puree, and prickly pear puree. The cart is priced at $45.
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Try an out-of-the-box cocktail to celebrate the holiday. Bludorn serves craft cocktail This Must Be The Place, made with bell pepper infused tequila, Ancho Reyes, Genepy, lime, and a tajin salt rim.
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Enjoy live music and gorgeous views all weekend long while you sip on The Old Cadillac, a refreshing cocktail made with Casamigos Resposado, Grand Marnier, peach liqueur, and lime juice. The club is open on select Sundays this summer, and National Tequila Day on Sunday, July 24 is one of them.
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Head to Eunice for modern Cajun-Creole cuisine and a vibrant Puro Passion cocktail. The drink comprises reposado tequila, passion fruit, black pepper syrup, and lime. Reservations to dine at the restaurant can be made here.
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Celebrate National Tequila Day on Heights & Co.’s charming patio with four off-menu, specialty cocktails, each available for just $12. The pineapple guava spicy margarita is made with pineapple guava juice, jalapeños, and tequila, or try the tequila-based espresso martini. The Heights H20 cocktail is made with tequila, lime, grapefruit, Topo Chico, and salt, while the Texas Star is crafted using tequila, lime, grapefruit, salt, and Topo Chico.
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1533 N Shepherd Drive Suite 160 / Website
Enjoy two dollars off Kin Dee’s refreshing Butterfly Thai Margarita on Sunday, July 24 only. The beverage is made with Don Julio silver tequila, Cointreau, lime, and Butterfly Tea infused with lemon grass syrup. Reservations to dine at the restaurants can be made here.
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Head to Le Colonial for a lineup of exotic, tequila-based cocktails in celebration of the holiday. Spring in Saigon is made with Teremana Blanco tequila, white tea, rosemary, honey, and lemon. For a spicy sip, try the Spicy Passion, made with Ilegal Joven Mezcal, Licor 43, passionfruit, Thai chili, and lime. Reservations to dine at the restaurants can be made here.
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Enjoy a variety of tequila cocktails at Loch Bar. The Oaxacan Old Fashioned has a smoky flavor and is made with Corralejo Blanco tequila, Banhez mezcal, agave, and orange bitters. For something sweet, try the Piña Verde, crafted with Corazon Blanco tequila, Genepy, lime, and pineapple. Stop by the bar on National Tequila Day, Sunday, July 24, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. to try the Piña Verde for just $8. Reservations can be placed here.
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Drink on a discount at Marmo for National Tequila Day this year. The Margherite will be served for $8 and is crafted with Corazon Blanco tequila, cantaloupe, honey, and smoked salt. Reservations can be made here.
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4444 Westheimer Road Suite G130 / Website
Try the Mykonos Ruins cocktail at Ouzo Bay to get your tequila fix. IT is made with Corazon Blanco tequila, pineapple, lemon, and candied ginger. Get the drink for just $7 during happy hour (3 p.m. - 7 p.m.) in the lounge area.
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Tequila-lovers must swing by Patterson Park’s National Tequila Day celebration hosted with Patron, on Sunday, July 24 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Patron representatives will be serving up Paloma cocktail samples, giving away mini Patron tequila bottles, and will bring an Instagram-worthy tequila-themed red carpet step and repeat for guests to snap their photos with.
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Sip on tasty tequila cocktails at Italian joint, Rosalie. Their Italian margarita is made with Milagro Blanco tequila, Nardini Amaro, Grand Marnier, and lime juice. Or, try The Jessica Rabbit, made with Cuervo Tradicional Blanco tequila, sour cherry molasses, ginger, and lime.
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