Sweet, tart and salty, this tequila cocktail is synonymous with good times, whether served in its distinctive tiered coupe glass or any variation. Creativity in the world of margaritas has given us at least five innovations on this fresh, fruity favorite.
1. Mojito-rita
Mesa Modern Mexican
42 S. 3rd St., Easton | 610.829.2101 | mesamexican.com
Mesa Modern Mexican in Easton has an array of options to tweak the classic margarita, from kiwi and black cherry to cranberry and champagne. But if it’s a whole other cocktail that’s tempting you, Mesa offers the best of both worlds in the Mojito-rita, where mint and lime and tequila combine in an utterly refreshing hybrid to perfectly balance your savory tapas.
2. Grapefruit Elderflower Margarita
Tacos Y Tequila
20 Kunkle Dr., Easton | 610.438.4554 | tacosytequilaeaston.com
530 Hamilton St., Allentown | 610.351.8226 | tacosytequilacitycenter.com
Grapefruit has been having a moment, and its moment is not over. Don Julio Blanco is the base for a bright and flowery form of margarita to be found at Tacos Y Tequila, be it at the Allentown or Easton location, sweetened with agave nectar and flavored with grapefruit and St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur. Pair that with some spicy, smoky tacos and you have yourself an experience.
3. Beth’lum Margarita
Social Still
530 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem | 610.625.4585 | socialstill.com
Bethlehem’s Social Still, housed in a historic bank building on the South Side, has added agave spirits to their considerable repertoire. That’s technically tequila, though that name is reserved for the product of specific Mexican regions. That means a margarita on the menu, and this one is just about classic with vibrant blood orange and orange liqueur for the lime to lean on, along with a floral note from hibiscus simple syrup.
4. CBD Margarita
Torre Restaurant
2960 Center Valley Pkwy., Center Valley | 610.841.9399 | torrerestaurant.com
Catch a very nice buzz with Torre’s take on the CBD Margarita. CBD sparkling lemonade adds its magic to a marg made with pineapple juice, agave and lime, powered by Jarana Blanco tequila. You can tell Torre takes margaritas seriously since there’s a $50 and $100 margarita on the menu. They carefully craft each drink such that you might be inspired to put that big-ticket elixir on your bucket list!
5. Feelin’ Spicy
Twisted Olive
51 W. Broad St., Bethlehem | 610.419.1200 | twistedolivebethlehem.com
Twisted Olive in North Bethlehem makes every drink amazing, including this mix of house-infused pineapple jalapeño tequila with pineapple juice, lime and triple sec, sweetened with a little simple syrup. This sweet and hot concoction pairs well with the Thai BBQ Salmon entrée or Asian Crackling Shrimp app for a little spice-on-spice action.
Published as “5 Things” in the May 2022 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.