Celebrate National Cocktail Day with our fave drinks from across the state
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Today is a day to celebrate alcohol. No, really, it is! May 13 is National Cocktail Day and we want in on the fun. Without further ado, here are 6 of our team’s favorite drinks across the state.
Spicy Margarita @ El Barrio in Bham
- Recommended by: Julia-Rae Hanson
- Why they love it: “It’s refreshing and the flavors are perfectly blended with a nice little kick (plus margs are my fave).”
- Where you can get it: El Barrio | 2211 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203 | Tues-Thurs: 11:30AM-8PM, Fri & Sat: 11:30AM-9PM, Closed Sun. | (205) 868-3737 | Facebook
Dark Cherry Bourbon @ Catch 22 in T-Town
- Recommended by: Caleb Turrentine
- Why they love it: “They infuse alcohol with different fruits here. Always fun to keep up with what their new ones are but this one has been a staple since they opened.”
- Where you can get it: Catch 22 | 2328 6th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 | Mon-Thurs: 4PM-2AM, Fri: 4PM-3AM, Sat: 12PM-2AM, Sun: 12-10PM | (205) 344-9347 | Facebook
House Music After Dark @ Adios in Bham
- Recommended by: Rachel Cochran
- Why they love it: Despite the bitter coffee, the drink is still sweet
- Where you can get it: Adios | 2218 1st Ave N Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35203 | Sun-Thurs: 4PM-12AM, Fri & Sat: 4PM-2AM | Facebook
Plead the Fifth @ Valentina’s Pizzeria + Wine Bar in Madison
- Recommended by: Lacey Spear
- Why they love it: “With a unique house-made Falernum syrup, the Plead the Fifth offers the perfect flavor fusion: boldness from bourbon, bite from the ginger + balance from the honey.”
- Where you can get it: Valentina’s Pizzeria + Wine Bar | 25783 Huntsville Brownsferry Rd, Madison, AL 35756 | Tues-Thurs: 4-8PM, Fri: 4-9PM, Sat: 12-9PM, Closed Sun. | (256) 325-2240 | Facebook
Tequila Mule @ Pilcrow Cocktail Cellar in Bham
- Recommended by: Tira Davis
- Why they love it: “I enjoy the smooth, lime-y + fizzy taste of Pilcrow’s tequila mule and I appreciate the fact that I don’t have to tap out after just one. BONUS: it’s only $7 when you order during happy hour.”
- Where you can get it: Pilcrow Cocktail Cellar | 2015 1st Ave N #1e, Birmingham, AL 35203 | Mon: 5PM-12AM, Tue-Thurs: 4PM-12AM, Fri + Sat: 4PM-2AM, Closed Sun. | (205) 502-7600 | Facebook
La Bodeguita @ Las Floriditas in Mobile
- Recommended by: Me! (Liv)
- Why they love it: The fresh lime juice with a twinge of sweetness from the cane sugar makes this drink a winner every time.
- Where you can get it: Las Floriditas in Mobile | 107 St Francis St Ste B165, Mobile, AL 36602 | Tues-Thurs: 4-10PM, Fri + Sat: 4PM-12AM, Closed Sun. | (251) 444-0201 | Facebook
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