You know what makes Mondays better? Well, lots of things, but margaritas definitely make the short list. And this particular Monday is National Margarita Day, so if you didn't give up booze for Lent, you have our blessing to start off the week with a buzz.
Here are 6 places we love that are offering to-go margaritas and / or margarita kits:
Apertivo
311 N. Plankinton Ave.
(414) 276-4400
aperitivomke.com
Apertivo offers 32-ounce premium tequila margarita growlers. Ingredients include Chamucos blanco, Lazzaroni Triplo, fresh lime and lemon juice, simple syrup and a little bar sour mix. $45. Available for pick-up or order online here.
Bel-Air Cantina
Numerous locations
Bel-Air offers margarita kits to go, featuring a full bottle of Anza tequila and the house margarita mix. The mix is available in mango, raspberry, strawberry or classic. $25. Order here for pickup or delivery.
Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria
249 N. Water St.
(414) 431-1133
Blue Bat hosts an all-day margarita fiesta with specials as well as carry-out options for one, two or multiple margaritas. Blue Bat's housemade mix is available in regular, strawberry or jalapeno flavor. Order online here.
Botanas Mexican Restaurant
816 S. 5th St.
(414) 672-3755
1421 E. Howard Ave.
(414) 489-0529
Individual margaritas ($8.50) and half pitchers ($18.50) to-go are available from both Botanas locations. Flavors include raspberry, strawberry, passion fruit and lime. Stop in for pick-up or call ahead for curbside service.
Cafe Corazon Kit
2394 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
(414) 544-2774
3129 N. Bremen St.
(414) 810-3941
Cafe Corazon margarita kits come with a bottle of margarita mix and a bottle of Toro / Mi Compo tequila for $45 / $65. NA margarita kits are available for $25. Order here.
El Conejito Mexican Restaurant
539 W. Virginia Pl.
(414) 278-9106
"Conejito's" has to-go half pitchers of margaritas for $20 or to-go full pitchers for $38. Call ahead or stop in to order.
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