We’ve waited practically all year for this time, and the moment has finally come. It’s summertime. Not only does this mean we can actually enjoy the outdoors without bundling up in a million layers, it also means it’s the season of sipping on refreshing margaritas patio-side. We’ve got you covered with the top ten tequila-friendly bars and restaurants in Chicago for optimal summer loving.
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Must-order: the Frozen Swirl, made with a swirling of the flavored frozen mezcal margarita and the classic frozen margarita ($14)
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Must-order: the Lobo Loco, made with 100% blue agave tequila, cucumber, jalapeño, chile salt ($14 single, $49 pitcher)
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Must-order: the Luna Premium Margarita, made with choice of Casamigos Reposado tequila or Del Maguey Vida mezcal, Cointreau, lime, Herradura agave, optional flavor add-on ($16 single, $50 pitcher)
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Must-order: the Killer Margaritas, made with chosen flavor in 16 oz, 24 oz, super mega, pitchers and flights
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Must-order: the Classic, made with fresh-squeezed fruit, piedra azul, triple sec, agave, egg white, lime juice ($9)
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Must-order: the Tzuco Margarita, made with tequila, orange liqueur, cucumber, elderflower, lime juice ($16)
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Must-order: the El Sótano, made with Cuentacuentos mezcal, Green Chartreuse, fresh sugarcane juice, lime, hoja santa ($16)
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Must-order: the Spicy Margarita, made with Pueblo Viejo, Marie Brizard, Gran Gala Orange Curacao, lime ($13 single, $52 pitcher)
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Must-order: the Don’t Be A Prickly Pear Margarita, made with Pueblo Viejo blanco tequila, Cointreau, sweet prickly pear fruit, lime ($14 single, $40 pitcher)
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