Feb. 22 is National Margarita Day, and hotels across the United States are marking the occasion with creative signature margaritas.
The Westin Grand Cayman features a Cayman Thyme-Infused Margarita made with tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, thyme-infused simple syrup and two dashes of grapefruit bitters. In San Antonio, Éilan Hotel & Spa pours a Passion Chili Margarita crafted from homemade lemonade, jalapeño-infused simple syrup and passion fruit puree for a sweet-spicy balance.
At The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, a Montage Resort, the Strawberry Basic Balsamic Margarita blends muddled basil, strawberries, lime juice, triple sec, balsamic vinegar and agave syrup for a bright, herbaceous profile. Montage Deer Valley’s signature margarita pairs tequila with ginger, grapefruit, orange liqueur and organic agave nectar for a citrusy, slightly spicy twist.
B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale’s Dos Caminos offers a Margarita Sampler so guests can taste a range of variations, while the B Resort & Spa in Lake Buena Vista presents a Margarita Thyme that combines mint, blackberry liqueur, lemon, lime and agave nectar for a fruity, aromatic pour.
Loews Hotels & Resorts are celebrating with specialty margaritas at properties in California, Arizona and Minneapolis, each highlighting regional flavors and house-made ingredients. Omni Hotels taking part in National Margarita Day include Omni Rancho Las Palmas, Omni Grove Park Inn and Omni Bedford Springs, where bartenders create seasonal, hotel-specific versions of the classic cocktail.
The Beverly Hills Hotel pours a Primavera Margarita featuring pineapple-infused tequila, Grand Marnier, raspberries, lemon, agave and a salted rim for a tropical, balanced drink. In Southern California, Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa serves a Wildfire Margarita made with habanero-infused tequila for guests who enjoy a pronounced heat.
Enchantment Resort’s Prickly Pear Margarita combines tequila, lime and prickly pear puree for a subtly sweet, fruit-forward option. At Hotel Vermont the cocktail called Early Retirement puts a grapefruit-forward margarita in a novel direction by adding Vermont Spirits Black Snake Whiskey, creating an oakier, spirit-forward finish.
From herb-infused syrups and fruit purees to chili- and pepper-infused tequilas, hotels nationwide are reinventing the margarita with inventive ingredients and local influences, offering celebratory options for National Margarita Day.