National Margarita Day, celebrated every year on February 22nd, offers the perfect excuse to raise a glass and toast one of the world’s most iconic cocktails, especially in 2026, when it falls on a relaxed Sunday. This beloved holiday honors the classic margarita: that vibrant, zesty blend of premium tequila, fresh lime, and orange liqueur that remains a staple at bars, patios, and home gatherings worldwide. Whether you prefer yours on the rocks with a salted rim, frozen into frosty bliss, or reinvented with bold fruit infusions, spicy twists, sustainable agave-forward profiles, or lighter low-ABV versions trending this year, National Margarita Day invites cocktail lovers everywhere to savor its refreshing flavors, appreciate its rich history, and make the most of the occasion with creative recipes and standout pours from top spots. Cheers to another year and Life of Beer and More is serving up some great options to celebrate this fun day!
Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant, the coastal Mexican-inspired restaurant and tequila heaven at Durango Casino & Resort, will toast to National Margarita Day on Sunday, Feb. 22, with a day-to-night celebration that includes $5 house margaritas during brunch and will continue with a margarita pitcher offer during dinner.
During brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests can pair $5 house margaritas with Mijo’s Mexican-inspired breakfast classics. Guests can choose from a variety of flavors to fit every mood, including the Loteria, made with tamarind and blood orange; the Pepino, mixing cucumber and pineapple juice; and the prickly pear, blending prickly pear and orange bitters, among others.
As the sun sets, the party will continue with the Grand Rita Pitchers offer, priced at $185 per pitcher, during dinner from 4 to 10 p.m. Featuring an entire bottle of Casamigos Blanco, guests can choose between strawberry, mango, watermelon, prickly pear or house flavoring.
Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant is open from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 4 to 11 p.m. on Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. More information about the venue can be found at mijomexican.com. Follow Mijo on TikTok and Instagram at @MijoMexican.
Cabo Wabo Cantina, Sammy Hagar’s rockin’ cantina overlooking the Las Vegas Strip inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, will dial up the agave for National Margarita Day, offering a Tequila Ocho upgrade to its signature house margarita exclusively on Sunday, February 22nd.
The specialty offering will swap the house-standard spirit for Tequila Ocho’s bold, agave-forward flavor. Cabo Wabo’s house margarita with the premium pour will be priced at $13.45 for a glass or $40.95 for a pitcher, pairing seamlessly with the venue’s high-energy atmosphere where rock-and-roll roots meet coastal Mexican flavors and Strip views.
Cabo Wabo is open 8 to 1 a.m. daily, serving up Mexican-inspired bites such as Sammy’s tequila shrimp featuring Gulf shrimp, garlic, cilantro, Cabo Wabo tequila-lime sauce, arbol chilis and served with Mexican dirty rice; and short rib enchiladas made with shredded beef short rib, fire-roasted tomato sauce, house cheese blend and crema Mexicana, among other offerings. Brunch is served from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes more than a dozen selections including chilaquiles con huevos made with fresh tortilla chips layered with the choice of red or green sauce, Oaxaca cheese, onion, cilantro, Mexican crema and cotija cheese, served with two eggs any style; and brioche French toast with warm syrup, fresh berries, powdered sugar and whipped cream.
More information about Cabo Wabo Cantina can be found by visiting CaboWaboCantina.com or by following on Instagram, Facebook and X.
Nacho Daddy, known for its stacked nachos, award-winning margaritas and “never a dry chip” attitude, is celebrating National Margarita Day on Sunday, Feb. 22, with buy-one, get-one-free margaritas offered all day at all three of its Las Vegas locations, including: Downtown Las Vegas,Miracle Mile Shops and Henderson.
The offer is available on all margaritas throughout the day, with selections including the Daddy’s Original Margarita, made with 100% Weber Blue Agave reposado tequila, triple sec and housemade sweet and sour, available in original, strawberry or mango flavors; the Spicy Cucumber Margarita, crafted with Telsón Blanco tequila, muddled cucumber, fresh jalapeños, housemade sweet and sour, and a Mexican-seasoned rim; and the Hibiscus Passion, made with Telsón Blanco tequila, triple sec, hibiscus passion syrup and housemade sweet and sour, finished with a pink sugar rim and an orchid.
In addition to the special, guests can also enjoy the exclusive February “Nacho and Margarita of the Month” including the Cajun Nacho — tri-color chips loaded with melty cheddar, gold queso, topped with Cajun-spiced shrimp & smoky Andouille sausage, and finished with Creole pepper sauce and fresh green onions. This month’s featured margaritas include four limited-time Don Julio selections: Pucker Up, Be Mine, Love at First Sip and Rosé All Day. Each cocktail delivers a sweet, tart and flirty sip, finished with the perfect seasonal rim.
For more information and hours of operation for each location, please visit nachodaddy.com.
Amaya Modern Mexican inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will shake up two margarita specials for brunch and dinner on Sunday, Feb. 22 in celebration of National Margarita Day, alongside its lineup of signature cocktails and modern Mexican cuisine.
During brunch, held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., margarita lovers will be able to enjoy bottomless margaritas, priced at $35 per person, with a two-hour limit per guest. The celebration will continue into the evening, with $12 house margaritas, made with Espolòn tequila, offered during dinner service from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Amaya’s lineup of signature margaritas will also be available, including Agua de Vida, featuring 818 Tequila Blanco, Cointreau, passionfruit syrup and lime; La Llorona, made with 818 Reposado, Ancho Reyes, ginger syrup and fire bitters; Flor de la Pasión, a combination of 818 Blanco tequila, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, lavender, blueberry and citrus; and Fuego y Hielo, which pairs 818 Añejo with blood orange, vanilla and fiery bitters, each priced at $22.
Guests may pair their drinks with Amaya’s flavor-forward menu of modern Mexican dishes. Highlights from the brunch menu include churro french toast made with brioche bread, tres leches custard, fresh strawberry and horchata icing, priced at $24; birria benedicto with birria beef, guacamole, chipotle hollandaise, pickled onion and roasted potatoes, priced at $29; and more. Dinner selections include duck confit tostada with gochujang sauce, carrot purée and escabeche, priced at $26; sea bass ceviche with tomato, cucumber, corn, onion, avocado and leche de tigre, priced at $26; Maine lobster tacos with cabbage, avocado, corn, black beans, pico de gallo and flour tortillas, priced at $41; and the Angry Fish, a whole grilled fish topped with fermented chilis, mustard frill and fermented chili garlic sauce, priced at $58; among other standouts.
Created by acclaimed Michelin-starred chef Jason McLeod, Amaya’s menu reimagines modern Mexican cuisine while its cocktail menu showcases bold, creative cocktails that push the boundaries of flavor. More information is available at AmayaMexican.com and on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X at @AmayaMexican.
If you are celebrating National Margarita Day at home and making your own cocktails, make sure to celebrate with 4 Copas Tequila, the world’s first certified organic tequila, hailing from the historic heart of Amatitán, Jalisco, where agave has been revered for centuries. Crafted exclusively from 100% organic blue agave grown in nutrient-rich volcanic soil, combined with pure lowland water and organic yeast, this pioneering spirit (USDA and EU organic-certified, plus the first 100% agave tequila to earn Kosher certification) delivers exceptional purity and smoothness without additives. Its Blanco expression stands out for margaritas, offering a silky, full-bodied profile with prominent notes of sweet cooked agave, buttery vanilla, white chocolate, mint, citrus like grapefruit and lemon, and a touch of black pepper, creating a balanced, vibrant foundation that elevates the classic cocktail rather than overpowering it. For the perfect margarita, shake 1.5–2 oz of 4 Copas Blanco with 1 oz fresh lime juice and 0.75–1 oz orange liqueur (or a touch of agave syrup for a natural twist), serve over ice with a salted rim, and garnish with a lime wheel; the tequila’s clean, agave-forward character and distinctive softness shine through, resulting in a refreshingly pure, flavorful drink that’s as sustainable as it is delicious. For more information, visit: 4 Copas