1 tequila. 2 tequila. 3 tequila...

Fri., July 18th, 2025
The James Museum of Western Art
150 Central Ave., St. Pete, FL

Your favorite tequila battle is back!

Margarita Wars is a unique opportunity to sample margaritas created by over 20 of the Tampa Bay area's best mixologists and try your hand at tipsy judging as YOU help award Tampa Bay’s Ultimate Margarita! Plus, live entertainment, Mexican-inspired hors d'oeuvres, and other fun surprises.

Ticket perk alert!  All VIP & DD ticket holders will get to view the beautiful James Museum of Western Art's galleries from 6:00pm to 7:30pm!  Also, buy two tickets and get a FREE designated driver ticket for a friend!  

Don't like tequila?  We've got you covered.  PRP Wines will be onsite to sample their organic wines, and Mother Kombucha is back for all your non-alcoholic needs!

This is one fiesta you didn't want to miss!

A portion of proceeds to benefit Current Initiatives of Tampa Bay.

Congratulations to Tampa Bay's Ultimate Margarita 2024!  

Pier Teaki

Blushing Daisy Margarita - Secret Recipe!  Snag your ticket to try it!

The Dan at Hotel Flor

The N Florida Ave Margarita - El Tesoro, St George Spiced Pear Liquor, Cointreau, Lime, Lemon, Hibiscus syrup

Flor Fina at Hotel Haya

Flor Agave - Tres Generations, Cointreau Noir, Belle de Brillet. Rosemary Honey, Lemon, Hibiscus Liqueur, with Rosemary Sprig and Hibiscus Rim

Doodle Noodle Bar

Mexican Panda - Tres Generaciones, Thai-Chili Infused Yuzu Marmalade, Lime, Naranja Liqueur, Chinese Salt

Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

Sea Foam Margarita  - Tres Generations, Triple Sec, Housemade Sour Mix, Lime. Orange Juice, Air Salt Foam Zested line

Tequila Daisy

A perfect blend of El Tesoro blanco, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup topped with a house made blood orange egg white foam and Hawaiian Style Red Alaea Salt.

Fresco's Waterfront Bistro

Spicy Jalapeño Margarita - Hornitos Blanco, Natalie's Margarita Mix, Fresh Muddled Jalapeño, Simple Syrup

Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar at The Fenway Hotel

Tropic Pressure in a Heat Wave - Mezcal, Jalapeño Simple, Kiwi, Lime with a Dehydrated Kiwi Ancho Rim

The Galley/Ship's Hold St. Pete

The Devil's Kiss - Toasted Coconut & Coconut Oil Washed Espolòn Reposado, Mango/Lime/Habanero Oleo-Saccahrum, Mango Infused Aperol, Cointreau, Mango Juice, Garnished with Mango & Coconut Grand Marnier Gummies

Shaker & Peel

Ginger infused El Tesoro Reposado with Lime, Giffard Peach, Cointreau, Peach Ginger Simple, and a Honey/Peach/Cinnamon/Lime Foam

Kona Grill

Passion Fruit Margarita - Tres Generacioenes Blanco, Cointreau, Passion Fruit Puree, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Tajin Rim

Council Oak at The Seminole Hard Rock Casino & Hotel

Tres Generacioenes Anejo, Cointreau, Louis XIII, Black Lava Salt, Fresh Cherries, Fresh Pear, Purple Edible Glitter, Sorrell Leaves, Lime

The Tipsy Mono

Banana Infused El Tesoro Reposado, Chocolate infused Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice, Fresh OJ, Banana, and Chocolate

Crafty Squirrel

Guava Bana - Hornitos, Guava infused Cointrea, Lime, and Muddled Pineapple

Mother Kombucha

Zero Proof Coconut Margarita - Key Lime Agua Bucha, Coconut Milk, Agave, Lime, with Florida Pure Sea Salt rim and Lime

Booch-Arita - Hopped Passion Fruit, Agave, Lime, Grapefruit, with Tajin rim and Dried Grapefruit

The Helm Provisions & Coastal Fare

The Old Salt - Tres Generaciones Reposado with Watermelon, candied jalapeño, house sour, cointreau, jalapeno simple, salted rim