In case you're looking for a reason to celebrate this weekend, here's one: National Tequila Day is Sunday, July 24.
Tequila is a spirit specific to the Mexican state of Jalisco distilled from the hearts of the blue agave plant most often enjoyed in the salty-sweet combo of a margarita.
Whether it's a mojito that gets you going or the classic margarita, you have plenty of ways to be in the "spirit" for National Tequila Day.
So what are you going to do to celebrate?
Here is a round-up of some of the best places to have a cocktail in Atlanta to celebrate:
Tin Lizzy's is celebrating National Tequila Day with a week's worth of specials. All ten of the cantina's locations offer three one-ounce Avión pours including Silver, Reposado, Añejo and Espresso varieties for $10 now thru Sunday.
is National Tequila Day but we're celebrating ALL WEEK with Sneaky Rita Margarita Mix and Tequila Avion! Try this amazing low calorie margarita mix with Avion Tequila for $6! (It's regularly $9.50)
242 Boulevard SE, Atlanta
With over 100 premium tequilas behind the bar, Agave has the largest tequila selection in the city. Don't miss out on the two for one appetizers at the tequila bar from 5 p.m. until 7 every night.
800 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
Escorpion is offering $5 shots of Herradura Blanco tequila for National Tequila day. Their traditional margaritas are also $5.
Multiple locations: Alpharetta, Duluth, Atlanta, Woodstock
PURE’s six locations offer a variety of Mexican delicacies. If the menu isn’t enough to get you there, try on of PURE's $7 margaritas. The margarita at PURE’s Inman Park location in Atlanta was voted the best in the city by InSite Magazine.
Asia Simone Burns is a watchdog reporter for the AJC. Burns was formerly an intern in AJC’s newsroom and now writes about crime. She is a graduate of Samford University and has previously reported for NPR and WABE, Atlanta’s NPR member station.
Asia Simone Burns is a watchdog reporter for the AJC. Burns was formerly an intern in AJC’s newsroom and now writes about crime. She is a graduate of Samford University and has previously reported for NPR and WABE, Atlanta’s NPR member station.
