February 22 is National Margarita Day

Who doesn’t like a nice cold margarita? Whether you like yours frozen or on the rocks, there’s a flavor for just about every taste bud.

Today, February 22, is National Margarita Day, celebrating the drink that was first invented in 1948.

According to legend, a socialite named Margarita Sames created the first margarita at her hacienda in Acapulco, Mexico. She mixed together tequila, Cointreau and fresh lime juice, which today remains the basic recipe for a margarita.

Over 60 years later, the margarita is one of the top 3 cocktails in the U.S., and, according to the Food Network, on average, over 185,000 margaritas are consumed every hour in this country.

Whew! That’s a lot of wasting away in Margaritaville.

Several restaurants are celebrating the day with margarita drink specials. So grab some friends and check out these deals:

bartaco – Dr. Phillips
Enjoy margarita specials all day, including the limited-time Chai-Chicha-Rita.

Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen – Lake Nona
Enjoy a Garden Rita, made with Mini Bell Pepper, Cilantro, Cucumber, Lemon, Cointreau Liqueur, Roca Patrón Silver Tequila for $11.

Chuy’s – All Central Florida Locations
$1 floaters and $1 off seasonal Frozen Blackberry and Frozen Blood Orange Margaritas all day.

Cocina 214 – Winter Park
Enjoy drink specials during happy hour from 4:30-6:30pm.

K Resturant & Wine Bar – Orlando
Enjoy $4 classic margaritas all day.

Margaritaville – Universal Orlando CityWalk
Hosting a Margarita-making class at 4pm, and a huge margarita toast at 5pm.

On the Border – All Central Florida Locations
Serving up $2 house margaritas all day, and $5 Patron shots.

Paradiso 37 – Disney Springs
Enjoy The P37 Swirl, their famous Paradiso 37 Margarita swirled with their famous Red Sangria for $10.

Rocco’s Tacos – Dr. Phillips
Serving up $6 margaritas and $16 pitchers all day.

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Do you have any favorite places in Central Florida to enjoy a margarita? Let us know in the comments.

However and wherever you celebrate National Margarita Day, please do so responsibly and never drink and drive.

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