National Margarita Day lands on Sunday, and Fort Worth spots are already gearing up for it.
The Feb. 22 holiday celebrates one of the country’s most popular tequila based cocktails, known for its endless variations, and you can make a Texas-style version at home if you’re not in the mood for crowds.
If you do want to go out, local restaurants are offering drink deals, special menus and events all weekend.
How can I make a Texas margarita at home?
If you’re staying in, you can celebrate with a citrusy Texas margarita. Southern Living reports that this version adds orange juice and agave to the classic lime-based mix, which makes the drink lighter and a little sweeter.
You’ll need:
Blanco tequilaOrange liqueur such as triple sec or CointreauFresh lime juiceFresh orange juiceAgave nectarSalt for the rim (optional)
Southern Living recommends rimming your glass with lime juice and salt, shaking all the ingredients with ice, then straining it over fresh ice. Garnish it with an orange wedge if you want something extra.
How are Fort Worth restaurants celebrating National Margarita Day?
If you’d rather let someone else handle the mixing, several Fort Worth restaurants are rolling out deals, parties and specials for the holiday. Here are some of the highlights.
Landmark Bar and Kitchen
Address: 6621 Fossil Bluff Drive
Special hours: Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.
Landmark’s hosting a parking lot fiesta with live DJs, food trucks, street tacos, games and a mechanical bull. Guests can get $2 margaritas and $2 tacos until 2 p.m., plus $7 margaritas all day. Local vendors will be on-site, and visitors can also enter a Mexico trip giveaway.
Casa Rita Margs
Address: 1445 N. Main St., Fort Worth
Special hours: All day Sunday
Casa Rita’s offering a party pack for anyone celebrating from home. It includes two 32-ounce margaritas and six Jell-O shots for $24 during happy hour and $28 on weekends. On Sunday only, customers also get two free Jell-O shots with any purchase.
The Rabbit Hole Pub
Address: 3237 White Settlement Road
Special hours: Sunday starting at 2 p.m.
The Rabbit Hole is marking the holiday with $3 house margaritas and crawfish from Cocodrie’s Bayou Kitchen starting at 3 p.m. They’ll also offer nonalcoholic margarita options for anyone skipping alcohol.
Salsa Limón
Address: Multiple Fort Worth locations
Special hours: Friday-Sunday
Salsa Limón is stretching the holiday into a weekend-long celebration. The restaurant is offering $5 margaritas and $22 pitchers from Friday through Sunday. It’s a good option if you want to celebrate early or avoid Sunday crowds.
Flying Fish
Address: 2913 Montgomery St.
Special hours: Sunday only
Flying Fish is offering half-price Jose Cuervo margaritas with any entrée on Sunday. The deal is dine-in only.
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Tiffani is a service journalism reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She is part of a team of local journalists who answer reader questions about life in North Texas. Tiffani mainly writes about Texas laws and health news.