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How To Celebrate National Margarita Day In Southwest Florida

Author Gina Birch

I admit to having a love/hate relationship with one of the nation’s most popular cocktails, the Margarita. It’s not the tequila that does me in, but the cocktail mix. The sugar and acid from a lot of those pre-made mixes just aren’t my jam. However, when the juice is squeezed fresh and bartenders use quality ingredients, count me in for a round or two. Look on the menu of almost any restaurant and bar from Marco Island to Port Charlotte and you will likely find not just one, but several types of margaritas and in a wide price range.  Here is how to celebrate National Margarita Day in Southwest Florida.

One of my favorites is the Smoked Margarita at FUSE Gastropub in Naples. Co-owner and bartender Monika Czechowska started smoking this cocktail way before smoke infused drinks became the rage.

The folks at Casino.org took a look at Google Trends to find the most popular type of margarita in each state. Florida’s fave was also #1 in the nation, the Skinny Margarita. Coming in at #2 is the classic and the spicy ranks #3. Perhaps you like yours with different fruits such as strawberry or mango. No matter what your preference, today is the day to enjoy them at restaurants and bars across SWFL.

Check out these local deals for National Margarita Day

  • Fins Up? Margaritaville has specialty margaritas and giveaways all day
  • Hooters restaurant special combo deal of a Legendary “83” Margarita and Tex Mex Nachos for only $15.
  • Bahama Breeze Island Grille has $2.22 classic margaritas all day
  • Felipe’s Taqueria has 2 for 1 deals all day on their iconic house and frozen margaritas. They are made with hand-squeezed Key lime juice
  • Chili’s has commemorative cups and a $5 Tequila Trifecta with el Jimador Silver, 1800 Reposado and Jose Cuervo Gold. $6 Straw-Eddy with Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Lunazul Blanco Tequila and strawberry puree, and $10 Spice-A-Rita
  • Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar has $11 margaritas during happy hour from 3-6pm.
  • Tommy Bahama Restaurant has $11 margaritas during happy hour from 3-6pm
If you want to celebrate at home, here are a few recipes to try.

Gina Birch brings the sunshine to Sunny 106.3 every weekday morning from 6-10. She has worked in radio, television and print in Southwest Florida for nearly 30 years. During that time, she has become an advocate for numerous charities including those that support animals, children, women and wellness. In addition, she has written for numerous local, regional and national publications about food, wine and travel. Those are her longtime passions...along with shoes.

Remember to drink responsibly.

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