5 spots in Las Vegas to toast National Tequila Day on Sunday
Blood orange margarita
Vintner Grill
Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur and Zapopan 100 percent Blue Agave blanco tequila are mixed with fresh lime juice and garnished with an orange wedge, $12.
Jalapeno margarita
Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant, Downtown Summerlin
Sliced jalapenos and a Tajin-powder rim add fire to a combination of Zarco Silver tequila, house-made margarita mix and triple sec, $10.25.
La Hermosa
Crush, MGM Grand
Here’s a tequila cocktail with no orange flavor: It’s a smooth blend of Casamigos tequila, strawberry essence and fresh lime juice, $14.
Tequila Manhattan cart
Cut, Palazzo
For a play on a traditional Manhattan with tequila instead of whiskey, it enables tableside preparations including the Platinum, with Gran Patron Platinum Tequila, Dolin Vermouth, house-infused orange syrup, Angostura orange bitters and edible flowers, $55.
Wood &Fire
Bazaar Meat, SLS Las Vegas
This one lives up to its name with a touch of smoke as well as Don Julio Reposado tequila, Benedictine, maple, chocolate bitters and cedar, $18.
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