Tequila lovers, rejoice—July 24 is Nationwide Tequila Day, and South Florida’s cocktail scene is able to pour one out in fashion. Whether or not you’re taking it shaken, stirred, smoky, or spicy, these native spots are serving ingenious sips that do the agave spirit proud. Right here’s the place to boost a glass:
Louie Bossi’s | Fort Lauderdale
At Louie Bossi’s, the Spicy Ardour Fruit Margarita ($14) is as daring because the red-sauce classics on the menu. Jalapeño tequila brings the warmth, whereas Chinola ardour fruit liqueur and recent citrus preserve issues balanced and shiny. louiebossiristorante.com
Metropolis Oyster and Sushi Bar | Delray Seashore
In case you like your tequila with a aspect of oysters and downtown buzz, Metropolis Oyster delivers. The Tequila Basil Smash ($13.50) is as zesty because it sounds—full of tequila, citrus, and recent basil. Swing by throughout day by day Joyful Hour (4–7pm) for two-for-one drinks and $1 off Blue Level oysters. Now that’s shellfish satisfaction. cityoysterdelray.com
Elisabetta’s Ristorante | Delray Seashore & West Palm Seashore
Italian soul meets agave spirit at Elisabetta’s, the place the Natural Paloma ($14) retains issues refreshingly easy. With home natural tequila, grapefruit, lime, and a splash of soda, it’s the cocktail equal of golden hour on the Amalfi Coast—if the Amalfi Coast had this a lot tequila. elisabettas.com
Josie’s Ristorante | Boynton Seashore
Household-owned and filled with taste, Josie’s is understood for its comforting Italian classics—and now, its Ardour Fruit Margarita ($15). Made with Espolon Blanco, agave, ardour fruit liqueur, and lime, it’s fruity, flirty, and dangerously simple to complete. josiesristorante.com
Le Colonial | Delray Seashore
This swanky French-Vietnamese stunner is the type of place the place each cocktail seems like a passport stamp. The Golden Dawn ($18) is a sultry, spiced standout—mixing Corazón Blanco Tequila, turmeric habanero tincture, orange liqueur, lime, and egg white. Vibrant and complicated, it’s tequila with a twist.
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