5 spots in Las Vegas to toast National Tequila Day on Sunday
July 22, 2016 - 4:00 pm
Blood orange margarita
Vintner Grill
Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur and Zapopan 100 percent Blue Agave blanco tequila are mixed with fresh lime juice and garnished with an orange wedge, $12.
Jalapeno margarita
Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant, Downtown Summerlin
Sliced jalapenos and a Tajin-powder rim add fire to a combination of Zarco Silver tequila, house-made margarita mix and triple sec, $10.25.
La Hermosa
Crush, MGM Grand
Here’s a tequila cocktail with no orange flavor: It’s a smooth blend of Casamigos tequila, strawberry essence and fresh lime juice, $14.
Tequila Manhattan cart
Cut, Palazzo
For a play on a traditional Manhattan with tequila instead of whiskey, it enables tableside preparations including the Platinum, with Gran Patron Platinum Tequila, Dolin Vermouth, house-infused orange syrup, Angostura orange bitters and edible flowers, $55.
Wood &Fire
Bazaar Meat, SLS Las Vegas
This one lives up to its name with a touch of smoke as well as Don Julio Reposado tequila, Benedictine, maple, chocolate bitters and cedar, $18.
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