Tequila lovers, rejoice—July 24 is National Tequila Day, and South Florida’s cocktail scene is ready to pour one out in style. Whether you take it shaken, stirred, smoky, or spicy, these local spots are serving inventive sips that do the agave spirit proud. Here’s where to raise a glass:
Louie Bossi’s | Fort Lauderdale
At Louie Bossi’s, the Spicy Passion Fruit Margarita ($14) is as bold as the red-sauce classics on the menu. Jalapeño tequila brings the heat, while Chinola passion fruit liqueur and fresh citrus keep things balanced and bright. louiebossiristorante.com
City Oyster and Sushi Bar | Delray Beach
If you like your tequila with a side of oysters and downtown buzz, City Oyster delivers. The Tequila Basil Smash ($13.50) is as zesty as it sounds—packed with tequila, citrus, and fresh basil. Swing by during daily Happy Hour (4–7pm) for two-for-one drinks and $1 off Blue Point oysters. Now that’s shellfish satisfaction. cityoysterdelray.com
Elisabetta’s Ristorante | Delray Beach & West Palm Beach
Italian soul meets agave spirit at Elisabetta’s, where the Organic Paloma ($14) keeps things refreshingly simple. With house organic tequila, grapefruit, lime, and a splash of soda, it’s the cocktail equivalent of golden hour on the Amalfi Coast—if the Amalfi Coast had this much tequila. elisabettas.com
Josie’s Ristorante | Boynton Beach
Family-owned and full of flavor, Josie’s is known for its comforting Italian classics—and now, its Passion Fruit Margarita ($15). Made with Espolon Blanco, agave, passion fruit liqueur, and lime, it’s fruity, flirty, and dangerously easy to finish. josiesristorante.com
Le Colonial | Delray Beach
This swanky French-Vietnamese stunner is the kind of place where every cocktail feels like a passport stamp. The Golden Sunrise ($18) is a sultry, spiced standout—blending Corazón Blanco Tequila, turmeric habanero tincture, orange liqueur, lime, and egg white. Vibrant and complex, it’s tequila with a twist.
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