Margarita Wars 2019 • July 26th, 2019

Your favorite tequila battle was back!

Friday, July 26th, 2019 • 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

TPepin's Hospitality Centre • 4121 N. 50th St. in Tampa

It time to celebrate the best guilty pleasure of the summer (and, um, basically every other season in Florida): the margarita! Locals won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to sample margaritas created by more than 15 of the Tampa Bay area's best mixologists and try their hand at tipsy judging as THEY help award 'Tampa Bay’s Best Margarita' at Margarita Wars!

Stay tuned for more information on 2019's event.

CHECK OUT 2018 PHOTOS HERE

Congrats to 2018's winner of the title of Tampa Bay's Best Margarita!

Mo | First Chance Last Chance
“The Sunsine-Rita”
Tres Agaves Blanco, Ramazzotti Aperitivo Rosato, rhubarb bitters, fresh lime juice, fresh lemon juice, & passion fruit purée

2018 FEATURED TRES AGAVES BLANCO TEQUILA MARGARITAS BY:

Allison Kidman | Besito Mexican
“Besito del Sol”
Tres Agave Blanco, orange liqueur, orange & mango juices, a "little kiss" of chipotle, fresh lime, & Mexican salt blend rim

Chris Alexander | Brew Bus Brewing
“The Dew'd”
Melon-infused Tres Agaves Blanco, enriched melon nectar, lemon milk, pasteurized egg whites, honey dew whipped foam, & chilled compressed melon ball

Kaydene Jade | Bungalow Restaurant and Bar
“Berry Impear’d”
Tres Agaves Blanco, fresh raspberry syrup, homemade pear purée, homemade ginger-infused syrup & purée, & fresh citrus (lemons, limes, & oranges)

Samuel Vinson | Casa Tina
“¡Viva Verde!”
Tres Agaves Blanco, Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur, cucumber, cilantro, fresh lime, agave, & a salted rim

Juan Rincon | Castile Restaurant at Hotel Zamora
“Shisho Fine”
Tres Agaves Blanco, watermelon, lime, pepper-infused agave, & kiwi foam

Nicholas Notarpole | Copper Shaker
“Thug Passion”
Tres Agaves Blanco tequila, Cointreau, passion fruit liqueur, Orgeat syrup, & lime juice, rimmed with a coconut lime sea salt

Jonathan Griffiths | Datz Restaurant Group
“Midnight Cheesecake”
Tres Agaves Blanco tequila, cold-pressed lemon juice, sweetened condensed milk, agave nectar, cream cheese emulsion, & strawberry puree graham cracker rim - inspired by quintessential Florida: The Golden Girls

Alex Marsilio & Somer Perez | Epicurean Hotel
“Tiki Rita”
Tres Agaves Blanco, Pierre Ferand Dry Curaçao, St. Elizabeth Pimento Dram, Orgeat, agave nectar, & key lime juice

Mo | First Chance Last Chance
“The Sunsine-Rita”
Tres Agaves Blanco, Ramazzotti Aperitivo Rosato, rhubarb bitters, fresh lime juice, fresh lemon juice, & passion fruit purée

Erin Green | Haven
“Flo Rita”
Tres Agaves Blanco tequila, Blood Orange purée, ginger agave syrup, Domaine De Canton, & yuzu juice concentrate

Terrance Devon | Hunger + Thirst Group
“Tanooki Flight”
Surprise!!! Just know it won't be spicy or bland. You'll love it, and it’ll feature Tres Agaves Blanco tequila, of course!

Nick Andre | Iberian Rooster
“Margatrita Negra”
Tres Agaves Blanco, fresh-squeezed lemon & lime juice, Orgeat syrup, spiced pineapple liqueur, & housemade activated charcoal syrup

Ryan Cathey | Iron Oak BBQ
“Key Lime Pie Crème Brûlée Margarita”
Key lime pie crème brûlée margarita with Tres Agaves Blanco tequila, dulce de leche, & toasted graham crumb

Jeanie Luce | Pisces Sushi & Global Bistro
"Yuz Gotta be Peachin' Me"
Tres Agaves Blanco, yuzu and fresh citrus juices, hint of habanero, & elderflower with a housemade peach puree

Manashi Boruah | Rasoi Indian Cuisine
“Kocum Margarita”
Tres Agaves Blanco, kocum juice, Tipplers Orange Liqueur, sweet & sour mix, lime, & star anise garnish

Kyle Nalls | The Bricks
“Passion of the Monk”
Tres Agaves Blanco tequila, passion fruit, strawberry, elderflower, Chartreuse Yellow, & a Mezcal mist

Mike Ciacciarelli | The Mill Restaurant
“Tequila Me Softly”
Tres Agaves Blanco, kaffir lime leaves, chipotle pepper agave, Craft Kafe Onyx Southern Weather Drip Coffee, & a smoked sea salt & espresso rim

Emily Barth | World of Beer
“Fresca Margarita”
Tres Agaves Blanco tequila, St-Germain, agave nectar, cucumbers, strawberries, & lime juice

Daniel Franco | WTR Pool & Grill
“Jardín de Verano”
Tres Agaves Blanco, fresh-pressed key lime, Aperol Amari, artisan tonic water, & strawberry tarragon shrub syrup (concoction of strawberry, tarragon, pink peppercorn, sugar & white balsamic vinegar)