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\"Pancho's

Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant’s Naughty Maggie with Patron Barrel Select Reposado, photo courtesy Wicked Creative.<\/p><\/div>\n

A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! by\u00a0Leslie Dinaberg<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tequila is always one of our favorite spirits, but especially on National Tequila Day<\/a>, which falls on Tuesday, July 24 (get it … Tequila Tuesday). In honor of the holiday, here are some favorite cocktail recipes\u00a0from bars and restaurants across the country.<\/p>\n

Enjoy!<\/p>\n

Pancho\u2019s Mexican Restaurant<\/a> in Las Vegas is saying \u201cSalud!\u201d to National Tequila Day with specially priced shots of Patron Barrel Select Reposado\u2014Pancho\u2019s custom eight-month aged, single barrel tequila made of French limousine oak. The cantina, prepared for the holiday with over 35 brands of tequila, will offer its signature Cadillac \u201cNaughty Maggie\u201d margarita (pictured above)<\/p>\n

Naughty Maggie<\/strong>
\n3 parts house lemon lime mix
\n2 parts Patron Barrel Select Reposado Tequila
\n1 part Gaetano Triple Sec<\/p>\n

\"Fort

Fort Willow Daisy Pusher, photo by Neil Burger, courtesy Wicked Creative.<\/p><\/div>\n

DMK Restaurants\u2019 Chicago treehouse-themed lounge, Fort Willow<\/a>, celebrates National Tequila Day with a smokin\u2019 hot cocktail\u2014literally! Holiday celebrators can commence the holiday with the restaurant\u2019s Daisy Pusher, made with a spicy blend of jalapeno tequila and guava, mixed with a smoky flavor of mezcal.<\/p>\n

Daisy Pusher<\/strong>
\n1 oz jalapeno exotico blanco tequila
\n1 oz banhez mezcal
\n1.25 oz guava juice
\n.75 oz lime juice
\nShake all ingredients, strain into a rocks glass, garnish with lime wedge.<\/p>\n

\"Cabo

Cabo Wabo White Peach Margarita, photo courtesy Wicked Creative.<\/p><\/div>\n

Cabo Wabo Cantina<\/a> in Las Vegas offers a white peach margarita, made with Cazadores Blanco, Monin White Peach Syrup, peach nectar, fresh lime juice and sweet & sour mix.<\/p>\n

White Peach Margarita<\/strong>
\nCombine in a cocktail shaker w\/ no ice
\n1.25 oz Cazadores Blanco
\n.75 oz Monin White Peach Syrup
\n1.5 oz Peach Nectar
\n1 oz fresh lime juice
\n1.5 oz sweet & sour mix
\nPour over ice in margarita glass w\/ remaining amount over ice in souvenir shaker.<\/p>\n

\"Therapy's

Therapy’s Mango Ricky, photo courtesy Wicked Creative.<\/p><\/div>\n

Therapy<\/a> restaurant, located in\u00a0Downtown Las Vegas, is te-killin the game this year for Tequila Day with the Mango Ricky cocktail, made with reposado tequila, mango puree, fresh lime and organic agave.<\/p>\n

Mango Ricky<\/strong>
\n1.5 oz Gran Agave Tequila
\n1 oz Mango puree
\n.75 oz lime juice
\n.75 oz simple syrup
\nCombine all ingredients in a mixing glass or tin, add ice, shake, strain and garnish with a lime wedge.<\/p>\n

\"MB

MB Steak Spicy Cucumber Margarita, photo by Jim Decker, courtesy Wicked Creative.<\/p><\/div>\n

MB Steak<\/a>, brothers David Morton and Michael Morton\u2019s steakhouse at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino<\/a> in Las Vegas, celebrates National Tequila Day with a boozy tequila cocktail.<\/p>\n

Spicy Cucumber Margarita<\/strong>
\n1.5 oz Milagro Silver Tequila infused with habaneros and jalape\u00f1os
\n3.5 oz Fresh Sour mix
\n0.5 oz Agave N\u00e9ctar
\n3 slices cucumber
\n3 leaves of Mint
\nMuddle the cucumber and mint with tequila, add ice, sour mix and agave, shake well and serve in a tall glass with a tajin rim.<\/p>\n

\"The

The Top of the World Restaurant’s Bibiana, photo by Chris Wessling, courtesy Wicked Creative.<\/p><\/div>\n

Located more than 800 feet above the Las Vegas Strip in the Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower<\/a>, the\u00a0Top of the World Restaurant<\/a> is the only revolving restaurant in Las Vegas, where guests enjoy breathtaking views as the restaurant revolves 360 degrees every 80 minutes. In celebration of National Tequila Day, the bar is pouring\u00a0 Bibiana cocktails.<\/p>\n

Bibiana<\/strong>
\n1.5 oz Don Julio Anejo tequila<\/p>\n

1 oz Pama pomegranate liqueur<\/p>\n

0.5 oz lime juice<\/p>\n

0.5 oz agave nectar<\/p>\n

3 dashes of Hellfire bitters<\/p>\n

In a mixing glass combine all ingredients. Shake and strain over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.<\/p>\n

Cheers to wherever you enjoy your tequila this month! Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for more Cocktail Corner columns.<\/p>\n

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\"Leslie

Leslie Dinaberg<\/p><\/div>\n

When she\u2019s not busy working as the editor of Santa Barbara SEASONS, Cocktail Corner author Leslie Dinaberg writes<\/i>\u00a0mag<\/i>azine articles, newspaper columns and grocery lists. When it comes to cocktails, Leslie believes variety is the spice of life. Send your suggestions to Leslie@sbseasons.com.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

Originally published in Santa Barbara Seasons<\/em><\/a> on July 20, 2018.<\/p>\n

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