Austin Restaurant Offering $100 Margarita On Cinco De Mayo

NORTH AUSTIN, TX — While it's debatable many know the historical significance behind Cinco de Mayo*, restaurateurs and bar operators are poised to pull out all the stops to celebrate the day. One local spot already has everyone else beat in this curious contest of one-upmanship with plans to offer a $100 margarita to help celebrate.

That was not a typo. The upscale Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 11600 Century Oaks Terrace, has partnered with Tequila Herradura, an ultra-premium 100 percent agave tequila, and Baccarat, the world-renowned fine crystal manufacturer and offering a $100 Prime Margarita from May 4-6.

"It’s crystal clear that revelers seeking a lavish Cinco de Mayo celebration will find it at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar," officials said in a press release displaying an ease with wordplay.

What exactly goes into the making of a $100 margarita? The concoction is handcrafted with ultimate premium liquors, including Tequila Herradura Selección Suprema and Grand Marnier Centenaire, officials said. The pricey beverage is served in Baccarat's uniquely designed Diamant Highball that guests will be able to take home in Baccarat's iconic red box.

Tequila Herradura’s Selección Suprema is the world’s first-ever extra-añejo tequila expression, don't you know. Aged for 49 months, this smoothly enticing tequila was first introduced by Casa Herradura in 1995, officials explained. Since its inception it has garnered international awards for its delectable combination of the finest cooked agave, highlighted by notes of rich vanilla and dried fruit – a mélange ideal for pairing with Fleming’s signature dishes.

For its part, Baccarat has been lauded for centuries as the world’s premiere designer of luxury crystal products. Enjoyed by royalty since 1764, Baccarat is often called the “Crystal of the Kings.” Crafted in iconic Baccarat style, the clear crystal Diamant Highball is accented with silhouettes and pointed diamond cuts that sparkle as they shine. Famed craftsman Thomas Bastide designed this elegant glass to be a lasting testament to taste and sophistication, as officials explained to Patch.

Okay, we're convinced. ¡Que viva México!

To reserve a spot for this unique Cinco de Mayo experience, visit FlemingsSteakhouse.com.

* Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration observe on May 5 to commemorate the implausible victory by the Mexican Army over formidable French forces during the Battle of Puebla in 1862 under the leadership of Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza. It is not, as many mistakenly believe, Mexican Independence Day which is celebrated on Sept. 16.

>>> Image courtesy of Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar