25 Miami drinks to order on National Tequila Day
Whether you consider it a blessing or a curse that National Tequila Day falls on a Monday this year, you should definitely kick off your week with a drink in hand. Here’s where to go and what to order.
1. Bagatelle Miami Beach
What to order: The Despacito, made with Casamigos Reposado tequila, Cointreau, lychee and lime served in a tall martini glass.
220 21st St, Miami Beach
2. Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
What to order: The Pico Picante, which is a blend of tequila, lime, cucumber juice and jalapeño syrup.
1222 16th St, Miami Beach
3. Juvia Miami
What to order: The Biscayne Bay Sunset, made with Juvia’s own Avion Barrel, Mezcal, Cointreau, lime, hibiscus, hellfire habanero shrub and blood orange
1111 Lincoln Road Miami Beach
4. Kings Bowl Doral
What to order: A Bad Habit, a frozen twist on the classic margarita, featuring strawberry, mango and (duh) tequila.
3450 Northwest 83rd Avenue, Doral
5. Komodo
What to order: A Pineapple Express, made with Tromba Tequila, pineapple, Thai chili agave and mezcal mist.
801 Brickell Ave, Miami
6. Lolo's Surf Cantina
What to order: The Sour Cayote, made with tequila reposado, lemon, passion fruit, chili and egg white. Stop by between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. as the venue hosts Lolo’s Mezcaleria, a one-day only tequila convention featuring various tequila brands mixing up their own specialty cocktails for $8 a piece.
161 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach
7. Makoto
What to order: Makoto’s Grilled Pineapple Margarita is a smoky-sweet winner featuring house-infused grilled pineapple tequila, cilantro and a spiced salt rim.
9700 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
8. Gianni’s at The Villa Casa Casuarina
What to order: Put on your fancy pants and try the 24 Karat Golden Margarita, made with a gold infused blend of Don Julio tequila, Grand Marnier and freshly-squeezed orange and lime juice.
1116 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach
9. Pisco y Nazca Doral & Kendall
What to order: The El Shandy, featuring El Jimador Reposado tequila, Funky Buddha Floridian, agave néctar and lime juice.
8551 NW 53rd St, #A101, Doral and 8405 Mills Dr #260, Miami
10. Ricky's South Beach
What to order: Rally up your drinking buddies and try on the O.D.B Till You Can’t See, a gallon of Serrano infused Avion tequila, pear liqueur, watermelon, sage, lemon, and agave.
1222 16th St, Miami Beach
11. Rocco's Tacos
What to order: You can’t go wrong with Rocco’s Tacos’ tequila mojito, made with a large splash of Corazon Silver tequila and muddled lime, mint leaves and syrup. Or just go for a classic margarita.
1313 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
110 East Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach
5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton
224 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach
5090 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens
12. Shelborne South Beach
What to order: A Tequila Sunset, made with Milagro Silver tequila, pineapple, pomegranate, and serrano peppers.
1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
13. Sushi Garage
What to order: An Aji Lychee! It’s made with Dobel Diamante tequila, Aji Amarillo lychee puree and lime, and topped with a spicy jalapeno for good measure.
1784 West Ave, Miami Beach
14. Skybar at Shore Club
What to order: A Passion Fruit margarita, crafted using Avion Silver tequila, orange liqueur, limes, passion fruit puree, Sriracha and agave nectar.
1901 Collins Ave Miami Beach
15. Carlos & Pepe's
What to order: Some house margaritas for $7 from 5 p.m. until close, and samples of Sauza Gold, served free between 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
1302 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale
16. Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar
What to order: The Rancho La Gloria, made with Cazadores Blanco tequila, pineapple juice lime, yellow bell pepper, celery bitters and a grasshoppers salt rim, served for $8. Or, enjoy any tequila or mezcal neat or on the rocks for half the price.
230 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
17. Copper 29
What to order: Try the Aegean’s Margarita, made with Diamante tequila, Cynar artichoke liqueur, fresh watermelon juice, fresh cucumber puree, lemon juice, simple syrup and a lemon-rosemary salt rim.
206 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
18. La Cueva
What to order: Any tequila. If you’re a local, you’ll enjoy 50 percent off plus a complimentary welcome tequila drink on the house. La Cueva!
1111 SW 1st Ave, Miami
19. DÔA
What to order: Mixologist Josue “Josh” Gonzalez’s Sensei Serenity, made with Casa Noble tequila, cucumber juice, honeydew melon, lime juice and shisho leaves.
2000 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
20. Taco Craft
What to order: The Black Diamond Margarita, made with Maestro Dobel “Diamante” tequila, black cherry puree, simple syrup, fresh lime juice and a black sea salt rim. You can also enjoy margaritas for $6, and half off any kind of tequila from 8 p.m. to close.
5829 SW 73rd St, South Miami and 204 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale
21. Beaker & Gray
What to order: The Lavagave, made with Don Julio Blanco tequila, Gracias a Dios Mezcal, lavender, egg glair, grapefruit and vanilla bitters.
2637 N Miami Ave, Miami,
22. Cantina La Veinte
What to order: The Mariachi Loco, made with Avíon Silver tequila, 1800 Coconut tequila, cucumber, pineapple and agave.
495 Brickell Ave, Miami
23. Living Room
What to order: The Jalapeño Passion, made with Reposado tequila, passionfruit, jalapeño, fresh squeezed lime juice and basil.
2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
24. Sorso by Scarpetta
What to order: The Dime Piece, featuring Herradura tequila infused with pineapple, Cointreau, cilantro,
lime and a house made pineapple shrub.
4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
25. Bodega
What to order: Enjoy a special Avion tequila happy hour from 6-8 p.m. including $4 Avion tequila shots and a $6 tequila cocktail menu – we recommend the Rosa Picante.
1220 16th St, Miami Beach
This story was originally published July 22, 2017 at 4:07 AM.