Do you have your tickets to this Friday’s Margarita Wars at the James Museum of Western Art in St. Pete?  Don’t miss out on sampling over 21 margaritas from your favorite local spots, all competing for the top prize of Best Margarita.

Will JOTORO defend their title and claim the winning margarita again?  You can sample margaritas from some of the competitors below, plus check out wine from PRP Wine International, cigars from Tainas Mobile Cigars, non-alcoholic margs from Mother Kombucha, beer from Estrella Galicia, canned cocktails from Big Sipz, booze-fused treats from Chef Stef Bakes, and margarita inspired popcorn from Sunshine City Popcorn.

Tickets to Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s Margarita Wars at the James Museum of Wildlife & Western Art in St. Petersburg on Friday, May 17 are still available and start at $75.
VIP tickets include first-dibs at sampling plus access to the James Museum’s galleries.  There’s only 20 pairs of VIP tickets left so grab your tickets here.

Margarita Wars is presented by Beam Suntory, El Tesoro, Amaras Mezcal, Hornitos, and Tres Generaciones with support from Denmon Pearlman, Cointreau, Ghost Tequila, Taco Bus, Estrella Galicia, The James Museum of Western Art, and The Dunedin Fine Arts Center

The Dan 905 N Florida Ave, Tampa The N Florida Ave Margarita – El Tesoro, St George Spiced Pear Liquor, Cointreau, Lime, Lemon, Hibiscus syrup Credit: The Dan
Shaker and Peel 3159 Curlew Rd, Oldsmar Peaches Be Crazy – Ginger infused El Tesoro Reposado with Lime, Giffard Peach, Cointreau, Peach Ginger Simple, and a Honey/Peach/Cinnamon/Lime Foam Credit: Corrie Misrendino
Tequila Daisy 120 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg A perfect blend of El Tesoro blanco, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup topped with a house made blood orange egg white foam and Hawaiian Style Red Alaea Salt Credit: Tequila Daisy
JOTORO Kitchen + Tequila Bar 615 Channelside Dr Suite 114, Tampa The Tipsy Mono – Banana Infused El Tesoro Reposado, Chocolate infused Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice, Fresh OJ, Banana, and Chocolate Credit: Corrie Misrendino
Hotel Tampa Riverwalk 200 N Ashley Dr, Tampa Sea Foam Margarita – Tres Generaciones, Triple Sec, Housemade Sour Mix, Lime. Orange Juice, Air Salt Foam Zested line Credit: Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro 300 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg Spicy Jalapeño Margarita – Hornitos Blanco, Natalie’s Margarita Mix, Fresh Muddled Jalapeño, Simple Syrup Credit: Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro
Corazon at Hyatt Place Downtown Tampa 325 N Florida Ave, Tampa Mango-Jalapeno Margarita Credit: Corazon at Hyatt Place Downtown Tampa
The Galley/Ship’s Hold 37 4th St N, St. Petersburg The Devil’s Kiss – Toasted Coconut & Coconut Oil Washed Espolòn Reposado, Mango/Lime/Habanero Oleo-Saccahrum, Mango Infused Aperol, Cointreau, Mango Juice, Garnished with Mango & Coconut Grand Marnier Gummies Credit: The Galley/Ship’s Hold
Kona Grill 4134 W Boy Scout Blvd #1, Tampa Passion Fruit Margarita – Tres Generacioenes Blanco, Cointreau, Passion Fruit Puree, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Tajin Rim Credit: Kona Grill
Crafty Squirrel 259 Central Ave, St. Petersburg Guava Bana – Hornitos, Guava infused Cointrea, Lime, and Muddled Pineapple Credit: Crafty Squirrel
Mother Kombucha 4360 28th St N, St. Petersburg Zero Proof Coconut Margarita – Key Lime Agua Bucha, Coconut Milk, Agave, Lime, with Florida Pure Sea Salt rim and LimeBooch-Arita – Hopped Passion Fruit, Agave, Lime, Grapefruit, with Tajin rim and Dried Grapefruit Credit: Mother Kombucha
Oak & Ola 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa Josefina – Amaras Mezcal, Red Bell Pepper, Spicy Agave, Lime Credit: Corrie Misrendino
Pier Teaki 800 2nd Ave NE 5th Floor, St. Petersburg Blushing Daisy Margarita – Secret Recipe! Snag your ticket to try it! Credit: Corrie Misrendino
Sal Rosa 601 N Florida Ave, Tampa Ba BA Boom – Hornito Reposado, Rosemary, Strawberry Puree, Jalapeños, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup and Orange Juice Credit: Sal Rosa

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