National Tequila Day Offerings from Chicago Restaurants and Bars

On Sunday, July 24th, readers can celebrate this intoxicating holiday with specials ranging from a Signature Patron Tower to a Lick, Swallow, Suck Happy Hour.

Mordecai Chicago

Mordecai Chicago (3632 N. Clark St) will be serving up contemporary and vintage tequila cocktails for guests to sip on in celebration of National Tequila Day on Sunday, July 24th. Guests can toast to this holiday with Mordecai’s $15 Bills in Foil, where Tequila is blended with Agave, Lime, and Pear Cider, or their $15 Hot Corner, a cocktail consisting of Mezcal, Salted Mint, Arbol, and Morita. Mordecai is also offering their Oaxacan Old Fashioned, a vintage cocktail taking a tequila spin on the classic bourbon Old Fashioned. For $28, 2000s El Tesoro Blanco meets a 2016 distillation of Mezcal Vago. Blended with Montenegro, Agave, and Sheep Sorrel Bitters, the cocktail is created to toast to National Tequila Day.

Tanta Chicago

At Tanta Chicago (118 W. Grand Ave), for $14, guests can “cheers” to this holiday with a tequila cocktail built with Prickly Pear Puree, Agave, Lime, and finished with a Citrus Salt rim. For those who want to spice up this holiday, Tanta is also offering their $15 El Chingon, a Tanteo Jalapeno-infused tequila cocktail mixed with Mezcal and Lime, poured over a Rocoto Ice Sphere. 

Ina Mae Tavern

National Tequila Day New Orleans-style at Ina Mae Tavern (1415 N. Wood St) on Sunday, July 24th. Guests can sip on $10 Classic Hornitos Palomas, where the combination of Hornitos Tequila and Club Soda is dispensed from Ina Mae’s chilled High Ball Machine. Ina Mae is also offering their $14 Lucky “Ned” Pepper, a tequila cocktail infused with Mezcal Union, Green Pepper Vodka, Lime Juice, and Triple Sec, creating a slightly smokey and crisp cocktail.

Frontier Chicago 

Frontier Chicago (1072 N. Milwaukee Ave) is honoring National Tequila Day by offering their Patron Tower. On Sunday, July 24th, guests will be greeted with four mini bottles of signature Patron Margaritas, featuring Classic Lime, Blue Curacao, Peach, and Watermelon. 

Lottie’s Pub

With Lottie’s Pub (1925 W. Cortland St) offering their Lick, Swallow, and Suck Happy Hour in commemoration of National Tequila Day on Sunday, July 24th, between 12 PM- 4PM. Celebrating this intoxicating holiday with $3 Winchester Salsa and $3 Steak, Chicken, and Shrimp Tacos, Lottie’s is also offering $5 specials of “All Things Tequila” across the board. This includes, $5 Tequila Shots, $5 Bloody Marias, $5 Margaritas, $5 Mamitas Seltzers, and $5 Shots, among others.

Federales

During the West Loop concept's National Tequila Day Brunch Party, order a brunch item and enjoy a drink package for an extra $30 for 2 Hours, all while a DJ spins music. 

• Saturday, July 23 & Sunday, July 24 at 11 a.m.-1 p.m.  
• Drink package includes: Classic Margaritas, Cheladas, Micheladas, Bloody Marias, Ranch Waters & Mimosas 

Reserve your table here!  

I|O Godfrey

I|O Godfrey wanted to make sure their Espresso Martini stood out, while not affecting the flavor of the drink. Instead of making the martini with the staple ingredient, vodka, they decided to substitute the vodka for Don Julio Anejo to provide the invigorating tequila twist, to elevate the flavor of the caffeinated martini. 

For those who cannot make it to the Windy City any time soon to try this tequila-based cocktail can make it at home by following the recipe below:

Ingredients:

• 1.75 oz DJ Anejo
• 1 oz Cold Brew
• 1 oz Black Coffee Liqueur
• 25 oz Simple
• 25 oz Amaro Montenegro
• 2 dashes Chocolate Walnut Bitters

Directions:

Pour all ingredients into a shaker over ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a coup and garnish with three coffee beans.

LG’s Bar & Kitchen

Located in the heart of Wells Street, LG's offers mule lovers the chance to break away from the regular go-to of the Moscow Mule and try a tequila twist with the Jalisco Mule. Made with Espolon Silver, lime juice and ginger beer, LG’s elevates it a notch with the option of an additional casamigos mezcal float, not only for National Tequila Day but for every summertime happy hour. LG’s is opening this National Tequila Day from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. 

Burrito Beach

Burrito Beach focuses on unique flavors not only in their food, but also in their cocktails and their Walking Paloma is no exception. What is a walking paloma? Burrito Beach has elevated the traditional Mexican cocktail by creating the recipe in a Grapefruit Jarritos glass bottle, to create the traditional flavors of a Paloma to drink on the go. While this Walking Paloma is only available at Burrito Beach’s Lincoln Park location, it has become a pairing to a diner’s customizable entree and this National Tequila Day is the chance to enjoy. 

Farm Bar Lakeview

Farm Bar has a rotating cocktail menu that focuses on today’s trends and unique offerings, and what’s more trendy this summer than Aperol? Diego Montes, the General Manager of Farm Bar has combined two summertime favorites, tequila and Aperol, to create their cocktail Up, Up and Away. Made with Libelula Tequila, Aperol, Fresh Pineapple Juice, Orange Bitters and Mint Sprig, this cocktail focuses on the bitter taste of Aperol, combining with the flavors of tropical fruits of the summertime to create a refreshing cocktail to enjoy on a patio. 

Cody's Public House

In celebration of the National Tequila Day on Sunday, July 24, Cody’s Public House in West Lakeview will host a special happy hour from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature a Corralejo Tequila sampling and giveaways as well as specials like $4 Corralejo Shots, $5 Corralejo Margaritas, $5 Freshi Tequila Seltzer, and $8 Corralejo Extra Anejo. 

Guests are invited to B.Y.O.T. (Bring Your Own Tacos) or grill their own Carne Asada on the grill in Cody’s beer garden. Weather permitting, guests can enjoy TVs, darts and bean bags outdoors. For reservations, email events@codyschicago.com.