National Margarita Day: 9 best spots for a refreshing margarita

Quickly becoming a hot spot for Mexican food lovers, this fun casual joint is a haven for glistening beef birria tacos and fully loaded nachos. But the fiesta only really begins when the margarita tray arrives. Sweet, zesty, and just a tad bit savoury, it makes for a refreshing mix to wash down the grub or tame the Scoville units if the hot sauce ever rings the alarm bells. Looking to beat the heat? Ask for the frozen margarita which comes with a lip-puckering sour plum rim. You won’t go wrong with that.

Huevos
Address: 803 North Bridge Road, S(198771)

When in the charismatic embrace of a suave Mexican restaurant of such calibre, margaritas are a surefire way to turn up the charm. At Nixta’s dedicated margarita bar, there are five scintillating options to choose from. For a tried and true classic, go with the Nixta Especial with a taijin salt rim. For something that is imbued with a little more smoky character, check out the Frida Kahlo which adds mezcal into the mix. Feeling fruity? Go with either the Maracuyá, which spotlights passion fruit flavours or the Tamarindo bursting with tamarind notes in a glass.

Nixta
Address: 116 Amoy Street, #116, S(069936)

You can always count on Papi’s to keep the margaritas flowing. Like head chef Mauricio Espinoza’s Mexican fare, his margaritas need no introduction. With three locations, the neighbourhood taqueria offers shaken or frozen versions of the thirst-quenching classic. Depending on occasion, there might even be tongue-tingling variations such as spicy mango, cinnamon vanilla, and even habanero. You can always count on Papi’s to keep the margaritas flowing.

Papi’s Tacos, multiple locations
Address: 33 Tg Pagar Rd, #01-01, S(088456)

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Apart from its mouth-watering food menu, this buzzy taqueria also offers a selection of margaritas, served either shaken or frozen. If you enjoy your drink with woody and spicy notes, go for the Caddilac Margarita, made with Cointreau and freshly squeezed lime juice. It’s finished with a dash of Grand Marnier liqueur. Have a sip and revel in the dry notes of oak and vanilla, balanced with the flavours of bitter orange. 

For Margarita Day, the restaurant has also introduced the Bloody Rita, a lime juice-based margarita splashed with blood orange syrup and El Destilador tequila. Available from now until March 22. 

Cafe Iguana
Address: 30 Merchant Road 01-03 Riverside Point, S(058282)

Señor Taco’s selection of hearty Mexican fare pairs perfectly with its refreshing blood orange margarita. This version swaps agave tequila with mezcal and homemade blood orange soda. Prefer a traditional tipple? Its classic margarita is a medley of 100 per cent Agave Tequila Tradicional Blanco, freshly squeezed lime and agave syrup.

Señor Taco
Address: 1 Claymore Drive, Orchard Towers (Tower 2), 08-12, S(229594)

This Mexican restaurant offers refreshingly frozen margaritas that are perfect for Singapore’s hot and humid climate. Its iconic cocktail is made with 100 per cent pure agave syrup and comes in a selection of flavours. The lime margarita is a classic, but those looking for something unique can go for the acai and blueberry margarita or the sweet prickly pear margarita.

To celebrate National Margarita Day, this restaurant is serving up the Gettin’ Goji With It, an exclusive cocktail featuring apricot brandy, goji berry liqueur and Arquitecto tequila. Available from now until February 25. 

Super Loco Customs House
Address: 70 Collyer Quay, 01-04, S(049323)

This joint’s mezcal margarita is a smoky take on the classic drink and comprises a medley of Machetazo Espadin, tequila Blanco, curacao, fresh lime juice and agave syrup. Those who prefer a fruitier rendition can go for the frozen mango peach margarita, blended with the namesake ingredients and ice to achieve a slushy-like consistency. 

Chimichanga Little India
Address: 36 Dunlop Street, S(209364)

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There’s no better place to imbibe on a refreshing glass of margarita than at Margarita’s. After all, this Mexican joint has been serving this iconic tipple since the restaurant first opened in 1988. A selection of margaritas are available, like the chilli lime margarita. A slightly fiery tipple, this concoction is a mix of Silver tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde, agave nectar and lime juice. For a spicy finish, the glass is rimmed with chilli salt.

Margarita’s Dempsey Hill
Address: 11 Dempsey Road, S(249673)

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