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1 tequila. 2 tequila. 3 tequila...

Thurs., May 19th, 2022
Tampa River Center
402 W. Laurel St. in Tampa

Your favorite tequila battle was back! Margarita Wars was a unique opportunity to sample margaritas created by more than a dozen of the Tampa Bay area's best mixologists and tried your hand at tipsy judging as YOU helped award Tampa Bay’s Ultimate Margarita! Plus, live entertainment, Mexican-inspired hors d'oeuvres, and other fun surprises.

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

A portion of proceeds to benefit Laundry Project.

This was an all-inclusive event & all sampling is included with your ticket purchase!

Congratulations to the 2022 winner, No Vacancy's “Island Boi” featuring El Tesoro Reposado tequila, passion fruit, agave falernum, lime, tajin, and White Claw Surf Citrus Yuzu Smash!

COMPETITORS

MARGARITAS

Besito Mexican
“Blackberry Kiss”
Tres Generaciones Reposado tequila, muddled blackberries, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice and orange liqueur, shaken and served with a sugar rim

Blood Brothers
“Blood Brothers Margarita”
El Tesoro Reposado tequila, organic blue agave, lime juice, and water

Bogota Kitchen + Bar
“The Sonoma Margarita”
Hornitos Plata tequila, Gran Gala, lime juice, agave, pinot noir, and roses

Bouzy
“Spicy Cucumber Margarita”
Tres Generaciones Reposado tequila, lime, cucumber water, serrano pepper-infused agave nectar, and a Tajin rim

Cipresso at Seminole Hard Rock
“Peach Margarita”
Hornitos Plata tequila, grappa, peach nectar, peach syrup, fresh lemon, and lime juice

COCKtail St Pete
“El Gallo Grande”
Tres Generaciones Plata tequila, grapefruit super juice, thyme-infused agave syrup, Lo Fi Aperitifs Gentian Amaro, Fever Tree Soda Water, and a rainbow sea salt rim

Datz
“Who Lives In a Pineapple?”
Tres Generaciones Anejo tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde Liqueur, pineapple-jalapeño shrub, cilantro, lime, and a spicy rim

Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro
“Spicy Jalapeño Margarita”
Tres Generaciones Plata tequila, Natalie’s Margarita Mix, and fresh muddled jalapeños 

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
“The Horny Habanero Margarita”
Hornitos Reposado tequila, triple sec, fresh squeezed lime juice, housemade agave, mango purée, Fuzzy’s Honey Habanero Sauce, and a Fuzzy Dust rim served with a lime wedge

Gigglewaters
“Pineapple Express”
Tres Gen Anejo tequila, pineapple, citrus gomme, and Cayman Jack

HEW Parlor & Chophouse
“Prohibita”
Hornitos Plata tequila, lime, agave, Amaro Tropical Liqueur by Dark Door Spirits, tajin, and charred orange

No Vacancy
“Island Boi”
El Tesoro Reposado tequila, passion fruit, agave falernum, lime, tajin, and White Claw Surf Citrus Yuzu Smash

Pineiro Hospitality
“Mi Alma”
Hornitos Blanco tequila, strawberry, lemongrass, watermelon, aji amarillo peppers, lime, black salt rim, and a flower garnish

Sea Dog Cantina
“Spicy Mango Margarita”
El Tesoro Blanco tequila infused with habanero, cold-pressed agave, fresh lime juice, Mango Reàl, house sweet and sour mix, and Rey Azul Mango

Social Roost
“Lady Elote”
Tres Generaciones Reposado tequila, sweet corn, ancho chili, cilantro, agave, lime, and chili-lime salt

World of Beer
“This Means War”
Tres Generaciones Plata tequila, Passoã Passion Fruit Liqueur, fresh lime, cream of coconut, ginger, guava and salt rim

LIGHT BITES BY

Smoked Pineapple Guacamole
served with housemade pork rinds

Mini Nachos
Fresh chips, queso, housemade garlic sauce, fresh pico, & feta cheese

Sweet & Savory Margarita Cheesecake Bites
Tajin Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Strips & Grand Marnier Gastrique

Chips & Salsa

Plus, VIP-only passed apps by

Devil Crab Croquette

Sweet Corn & Refried Black Bean Quesadilla

Beef Empanada

Margarita Grilled & Chilled Shrimp

Carnitas

Hearts of Palm “Ceviche”

SPONSORS

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INTERESTED IN BEING A PART OF MARGARITA WARS 2022?

We are currently full for competitor spots, but food sampling and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Please contact Alexis Chamberlain at alexis@cltampa.com

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