1 tequila. 2 tequila. 3 tequila...
Fri., May 17th, 2024
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 21 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! New this year, 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 VIP, GA+ or GA tickets and get a FREE designated driver ticket for a friend!
VIP TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT
Get cigars from Tainas Cigas and sample margarita-inspired popcorn from Sunshine City Popcorn! 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!
WINNER
JOTORO
“The Tipsy Mono”
Banana Infused El Tesoro Reposado, Chocolate infused Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice, Fresh OJ, Banana, and Chocolate
2nd place
Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
“Spicy Cucumber Margarita”
3rd place
Shaker & Peel
“Peaches Be Crazy”
4th place
Kona Grill
“Passsionfruit Margarita”
5th place
Velvet Gypsy
“Don't Mez With The Gypsy”
THE COMPETING MARGARITAS
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
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Complimentary Mexican-inspired bites by Puff 'n Stuff Catering
Plus, VIP attendees will get to enjoy passed apps during VIP-only hour:
CAULIFLOWER TACO CUPS * FISH TACOS * CHICKEN SATAY
PLUS ADDITIONAL SAMPLING BY SHISO CRISPY
INTERESTED IN BEING A PART OF MARGARITA WARS 2024?
Please contact Leigh at leigh@cltampa.com