Where To Celebrate National Margarita Day 2019 In Austin

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Don't fret, Austinites. By the time you read this, it'll be hump day and we'll be halfway through the work week. And come week's end, more reason to celebrate: Friday is National Margarita Day.

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Restaurants and bars across Austin will celebrate this momentous occasion, with special concoctions and deals on National Margarita Day scheduled on Feb. 22. Also listed are Austin hot spots known for offering an impressive selection of tequilas, cocktails and margaritas year-round to be poured with special significance come Friday.

COSMIC COFFEE + BEER GARDEN

121 Pickle Rd., Austin, TX 78704

Phone: (512) 481-0694

Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden is a specialty coffee and craft cocktail bar located in the vibrant South Congress area of Austin. Set on an acre of green space featuring a certified wildlife habitat, herb and vegetable garden, eco-pond, and even a chicken coop, the site is host to some of the citys' most popular food trailers. The Tornillo Margarita offered here consists of Plata Tequila + Sotol with Hibiscus, Prickly Pear, Lime, and Sea Salt. "The sotol provides an earthy undertone while the hibiscus and prickly pear complement with a hint of sweetness and an unexpected hot pink twist," officials explained. "This margarita is perfect for people who appreciate the refreshing elements of a margarita without being overly sweet."

Courtesy photo of the Tornillo Margarita by Julia Keim, used with permission

COVER 3

1717 W 6th St., Austin, TX 78703

Phone: (512) 982-1550

Cover 3 was founded by University of Texas at Austin graduates looking to bring a unique and sophisticated approach to sports bars in Austin, according to a fact sheet provided to Patch. It's a deceptive "sports bar" experience: "Serving upscale food, craft cocktails, and high-end wines, COVER 3 remains elegant and stylish while giving guests the feeling they are enjoying their favorite sporting events in their own private box," officials said. COVER 3 offers a handful of different margaritas at all of their Austin and San Antonio locations. The Mexican Martini features Don Julio Blanco 100% Agave Tequila, Patrón Citrónge, fresh lime and olive juice served up. COVER 3's signature C-3 Rita features Hornitos Reposado 100% Agave Tequila, Grand Marnier, Patrón Citrónge and fresh lime juice. Brevity prevents us from mentioning more, but take our word for it: There are many, many more.

Image of the C-3 Rita courtesy of Cover 3

DESERT DOOR DISTILLERY

211 Darden Hill Rd., Driftwood, TX 78619

Phone: (512) 829-6129

Launched in Austin on October 2017, Desert Door offers craft cocktails and guided tours in its 6,500-square-foot distillery and tasting room. The Desert Door Margarita mixes Desert Door Sotol, fresh lime juice, ancho reyes poblanos, and orange liqueur for a spicy, citrus flavor.

Courtesy image of the Desert Door Margarita by Allyson Campbell, used with permission

EBERLY

615 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78704

Phone: (512) 916-9000

"Forged from an old print shop on South Lamar, Eberly is a thoughtful collection of dining, drinking, and thinking spaces, offering a welcoming study and its crown jewel, the historic Cedar Tavern bar," officials said. "With an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients that reflect the season, the menu at Eberly features contemporary cuisine with timeless favorites that incorporate a modern spin." Celebrate National Margarita Day with an Eberly’s classic margarita with tequila, lime, and agave. Cedar Tavern’s Happy Hour is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with $7 cocktails, $6 wine by the glass, and $4 draft beer.

FRESA'S CHICKEN AL CARBON

1703 S. 1st St., Austin, TX 78704

Phone: (512) 992-2946

Helmed by award-winning chefs Rene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki, Fresa’s menu features wood-grilled meals, tacos, sides and salads that offer something for everyone at the table. Traditional margaritas are available in several flavors: the House Margarita, a classic blend of tequila blanco, lime juice, agave, with a twist of orange liqueur; the Cucumber Cilantro Margarita, a salty-and-sweet combination of tequila blanco, lime juice, combier, finished with a sugar-lime salt rim; and the Ancho Chile, a unique margarita featuring tequila blanco, lime juice, ancho reyes, agave, with a sweet chile salt rim. Fresa’s also sells their very own House Margarita Mix at both Fresa's locations, on South 1st Street and North Lamar Boulevard.

Photo of the Cucumber Cilantro, Ancho Chile, House Margarita courtesy of Fresa's

LA CONDESA

400 W. 2nd St. A, Austin, TX 78701

Phone: (512) 499-0300

La Condesa is an award-winning modern Mexican restaurant located in Austin’s vibrant 2nd Street District offering outdoor seating smack dab in the city's downtown buzz. Featuring a large selection of blue agave and mezcal as well as a craft bar program, guests will feel as if they are transported to Mexico City. The Margarita La Condesa is an Austin staple that is made with cimarron blanco, damiana, fresh pineapple & lime juice, agave nectar and a cactus-lemongrass salt rim. Guests may enjoy happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday through Friday when ordering at La Condesa's bar.

Photo of Margarita La Condesa by Chelsea Martin, used with permission

THE LOCAL POST

7113 Burnet Rd., Austin, TX 78757

Phone: (512) 375-5599

The Local Post is a neighborhood sports bar and pub offering daily drink specials, a fun and diverse cocktails menu, a full kitchen, community tables, 20+ TVs, games and more located on the thriving Burnet Road corridor in midtown Austin. The refreshing and spicy Japaloma Cocktail features Lunazul Tequila, Lime juice, Grapefruit Soda, Simple Syrup and Fresh Sliced Jalapeños. Happy Hour specials can be enjoyed Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Photo courtesy of The Local Post

NATIVE HOSTEL

807 E 4th St., Austin, TX 78702

Phone: (512) 551-9947

"Situated in a historic 1890s railroader hotel and adjoining midcentury warehouse in downtown Austin, Native is an experiential hostel offering a kinetic collision of music, arts, warm beds, sleepless nights, culinary delights and spirits," officials wrote. "Within its rough-hewn limestone walls, Native offers an intimate parlor lounge and cafe, bar and kitchen serving craft cocktails and craveable diner classics." Yes, but how about its margarita? Well, it's called The Native Margarita, described as "...the perfect mix of reposado tequila, orange liqueur, lime, and grapefruit bitters." Enjoy Happy Hour specials Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Courtesy photo of Native Margarita by Charles Reagan, used with permission

PROHIBITION CREAMERY

1407 E 7th St., Austin, TX 78702

Phone: (512) 992-1449

Local enterprises Prohibition Creamery, an East Austin destination known for its for spiked ice cream treats, and Playa Real Tequila, the Austin-based premium tequila brand, are teaming up to help patrons celebrate National Margarita Day with a margarita-inspired dessert. It's called the Playa Piña Rita, and will be available for a limited time during this important observance. Here's how it was explained to Patch: "The Playa Piña Rita blends Prohibition's housemade Sangria Sorbet with Playa Real Tequila Pineapple, lime juice, orange bitters and a spritz of orange blossom water, garnished with a pineapple wedge."

Is your mouth watering yet? This special menu item will be served from Feb. 22 to Feb. 24 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Playa Real also will host a tequila sampling at Prohibition Creamery where guests can try Playa's Premium Silver Tequila as well as their two fruit-infused options and take home complimentary swag.

Playa Real Tequila Founder & CEO Matt Davis offers some thoughts on this matter: "One could argue that every day is Margarita Day in Austin,” he said in a prepared statement. “A classic margarita always hits the spot, but we wanted to shake things up for National Margarita Day. We love what the team at Prohibition Creamery is doing to have fun with spirits, a mission that aligns with our own, so this partnership combines the best of both worlds.”

Anyone else getting a tad emotional about this?

Image courtesy Playa Real Tequila

RANCH 616

616 Nueces St., Austin, TX 78701

Phone: (512) 479-7616

Ranch 616 is a lively restaurant that services innovative cuisine that encompasses a diverse blend of flavors from the Gulf of Mexico to the border towns of Texas. "Guests will feel as if they are transported to Mexico City with its vibrant outdoor bar and covered patio," officials described. With more than 40 types of tequila, 7 kinds of mezcal, and a selection of 13 margaritas, Ranch 616 features a large selection of blue agave and mezcal as well as a craft bar program. The restaurant's classic Ranch Water features Hornitos Reposado, Citronge and lime juice served on the rocks with a Topo Chico mineral water to add that bubbly fizz.

Image of Ranch Water courtesy of Ranch 616

TORCHY'S TACOS

Various locations

Torchy’s Tacos is offering an amazing all-day deal: A special Scallywag Margarita paired with February’s Taco of the Month, the Scallywag, for just $10. "Is there anything better than margaritas and tacos on a Friday?" officials ask in a press advisory. We understand the rhetorical nature of the question, but the answer is a resounding no. Here are the mouth-watering details of the offerings:

• The Scallywag Margarita is a house frozen made with 100% pure agave reposado tequila by Exotico and triple sec, with an ounce of Habanero jam and a Captain Crunch/coconut rim.

• The Scallywag taco features tender coconut-battered shrimp, bacon, green chiles, freshly grated Jack cheese, pickled onions and cilantro with homemade Peach Habanero Jam on a flour tortilla.

"All of Torchy’s margaritas are freshly squeezed, made to order (never pre-made) and, of course, Damn Good," officials wrote, the last doubling as reference to their unofficial motto describing their wares. These wondrous item can be enjoyed during happy hour, which runs Monday through Friday starting at 3 p.m.

Image courtesy of Torchy's Tacos

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