The Ultimate Guide to Your New Favorite Holiday: Tequila Day

One benefit to running editorial at an online magazine (that’s fancy-speak for ​"website") is that PR girls are always certain to alert you to the really important things in life, like the fact that today is National Tequila Day.  Since we’re technically on a cleanse, this information is actually life-changing as it gives us a solid excuse to add hard spirits into our detox regimen.  If you, like us, will now be looking for a place to imbibe today, we suggest you try Casa Vega, where the signature Casa Vega Margarita will be $4.95 for guests who mention “National Tequila Day” at lunch or dinner, or Pink Taco, where margaritas and well tequila drinks will be 50% off from 3-7 p.m.  

If you prefer to take your tequila at home, here are a few creative ways to do so: 

Drunken Salsa -- We love salsa even when it’s sober, but the addition of tequila and dark beer make this the kind of salsa that gets invited to all of our parties.

Tequila with Grapefruit Juice & Elderflower -- We've always been big fans of any tequila-grapefruit combo, but adding a touch of elderflower liqueur somehow makes it even better. If this is too complex for you, just stick with a simple (but similar) Paloma! You can't go wrong with this Mexican classic.

Coco Loco Tequila Cupcakes -- Okay, so you take cupcakes, add tequila, and top it all off with coconut cream frosting...  It doesn’t take a genius to figure out why we love these boozy treats so much. 

Tequila Melon Slushes -- We grew up downing slushies at 7-Eleven (yes, our upbringing was super classy), so these “slushes” bring back fond memories of our childhood. Oh, and they get us drunk.

Copa Verde -- Designed by a legendary mixologist known as the "King of Cocktails" (impressive title, no?), this beverage combines avocado, agave nectar, and thyme.  Don’t be weirded out by the idea of drinking avocado -- trust us, it’s amazing. 

Chile-Lime Tequila Popcorn -- Looking for the perfect snack to munch on while downing all those cocktails?  Look no further.  These babies are salty, spicy, and utterly addictive. 

Cucumber-Tequila-Citrus-Mint Fizz -- The lengthy title of this drink (literally) says it’s all.  If you’re craving a cocktail that’s cool, refreshing, and not too sweet, this drink will be your new best friend.

Frozen Strawberry Margarita Pie with Pretzel Crust -- Yes, we took it there.  This recipe is surprisingly pretty simple, but if you want to make it even easier, just use a premade crust from the store instead of the freshly-made pretzel crust.

Watermelon-Blueberry Tequila Cocktail -- This summery drink is cool, light, and tasty. Plus, it's healthy(ish), since watermelon and blueberries are chock-full of antioxidants!  Feel free to skip the gym.

Sour Cream, Cherry, & Tequila Frozen Pops -- Made with fresh cherries, vanilla, whole milk, and sour cream, you only wish your local ice cream truck delivered popsicles like these.