{"id":382891,"date":"2026-07-22T20:58:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T20:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/382891\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T20:58:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T20:58:08","slug":"celebrate-national-tequila-day-at-zanti-cucina-italiana-in-river-oaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/382891\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate National Tequila Day at Zanti Cucina Italiana in River Oaks"},"content":{"rendered":"

HOUSTON \u2013 National Tequila Day is Friday, and whether you like your margaritas sweet, spicy, or somewhere in between, Zanti Cucina Italiana<\/a> in River Oaks has something special in store.<\/p>\n

Zanti will feature handcrafted margaritas and tableside cocktail cart service beginning at 4 p.m. <\/p>\n

Sip on festive specials made with Don Julio Blanco Tequila, including the Arroz con Leche Margarita, Margarita Pastor and Prickly Pear Margarita, or explore the restaurant\u2019s selection of signature tequila-based cocktails for the perfect summer toast. <\/p>\n

ARROZ CON LECHE MARGARITA RECIPE<\/p>\n

– 2 oz Don Julio Blanco Tequila, infused with rice, cinnamon, and dried cherries<\/p>\n

– 1\u00bd oz cinnamon-vanilla rice milk<\/p>\n

– \u00bd oz RumChata<\/p>\n

– \u00bc oz cherry syrup<\/p>\n

– Ice<\/p>\n

1. Add ingredients to shaker filled with ice.<\/p>\n

2. Shake vigorously for 10\u201315 seconds until well-chilled.<\/p>\n

3. Double strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, or serve up in a chilled coupe.<\/p>\n

4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a dried cherry<\/p>\n

The Arroz con leche Margarita showcases bright agave character of Don Julio Blanco. Creamy cinnamon-vanilla rice milk and RumChata create a smooth, velvety texture, while dried cherry infusion and cherry syrup add layers of rich fruit and subtle sweetness. The finish is balanced, warming, and refreshingly clean.<\/p>\n

Zanti Bar Manager and Sommelier Andres Blanco showed us how to make one of the restaurant\u2019s most unique cocktails, the Arroz con leche Margarita.<\/p>\n

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