RPM Seafood celebrates National Margarita Day with twist on cocktail​on February 22, 2025 at 9:03 pm

CHICAGO (WLS) — If you’re looking for a reason to go out for drinks, here it is: Feb. 22 is National Margarita Day!

Whether you enjoy them salty or sweet, frozen or iced, margaritas are one of the world’s most popular cocktails.

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Stephanie Tadd, a bartender at RPM Seafood, visited ABC7 to talk about the history and to share her spin on the classic drink.

VERDANT VICES:

• 1 ounce Verdita juice
• 1 ounce Fortaleza Blanco
• 1/2 ounce agave
• 1/2 ounce fruitful guava
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice

VERDITA:

• 1 pineapple, peeled and cut into 2-inch x 2-inch cubes
• 1 bunch mint
• 2 bunches cilantro
• 1 jalapeño, trimmed and deseeded