14 Glasgow bars to order a cocktail for International Margarita Day

It’s International Margarita Day today (22 February) and Glasgow’s boldest and best bars including The Gate, West Side Tavern and Dockyard Social, will be raising a glass to celebrate by offering handcrafted ‘botanas’ - traditional Mexican small plates of exclusive Margarita serves curated with Patrón Silver, and special Margarita menus, across the city.

• Dockyard Social street food venue in the west end is hosting a cocktail menu, with paired tacos and entertainment from a DJ, this weekend, tickets here.
• The Gatewill be hosting a Taco Kitchen Takeover with King of Feasts on 25th and 26th February. Alongside a menu of contemporary tacos, there will be signature Margarita serves including a Maggie Vice, made with tequila, coconut, strawberry and pineapple. Book here.
• West Side Tavern will host a one-off bar takeover with Liverpool-based, Present Company on 6 March with a curated menu of exceptional margaritas. Book now.

Patrón uses simple ingredients - agave, water and yeast - and crafted in small batches to ensure consistency and quality. The margarita-inspired events will continue into March.

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How and when to book your table:

Where can I order a margarita in Glasgow?

• Book a table at Dockyard Social on Saturday 25th February
• Vinyl DJ with menu of Margarita cocktails and tacos
• Book a table at The Gate22nd February - 22nd March
• Menu of Margarita cocktails, alongside a ‘Taco Takeover’ pop-up with King of Feasts on 25th + 26th February
• Book a table at Tabac22nd February - 22nd March
• Special menu of Margarita cocktails
• Book a table at Absent Ear22nd February - 22nd March
• Curated menu of Margarita cocktails
• Book a table at El Jefe’s22nd February - 22nd March
• Special meu of Margarita cocktails and ‘Taco Tuesday’; Enjoy a free taco with every Patrón Margarita
• Book a table at Ralph & Finns22nd February - 22nd March
• Menu of Margarita cocktails
• Book a table at El Santos22nd February - 22nd March
• Curated menu of Margarita cocktails
• Book a table at El Camino22nd February - 22nd March
• Menu of Margarita cocktails and a Mariachi band on 24th February
• Book a table at The Locale 22nd February - 22nd March
• Menu of Margarita cocktails
• Book a table at West Side Tavern22nd February - 22nd March
• Menu of Margarita cocktails and a takeover by Present Company on 6th March
• Book a table at Kelvingrove Cafe22nd February - 22nd March
• Curated menu of Margarita cocktails
• Book a table at The Parlour22nd February - 22nd March
• Menu of Margarita cocktails
• Book a table at Gaga22nd February - 22nd March
• Menu of Margarita cocktails
• Book a table at Devil of Brooklyn on 0141 847 0037 22nd February - 22nd March
• Menu of Margarita cocktails

Classic Margarita Recipe

50ml Patrón Silver

25ml fresh lime juice

20ml premium orange liqueur

5ml agave syrup

1x lime wedge for garnish

Optionally, using a lime wedge, wet half of your glass rim, dip into sea salt and place in the freezer.

1. Combine liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously with ice and shake for eight seconds
2. Remove your glass from the freezer
3. Strain into your favourite glass, on the rocks or straight up, and garnish with a lime wedge

Two easy ways to create a twist on a Margarita at home:

1. Replace premium orange liqueur a total of 20 mls of agave syrup to make a Tommy’s Margarita
2. Add slices of red chilli, to taste, to the shaker and fine strain to create a Spicy Margarita