Celebrate National Cocktail Day with our fave drinks from across the state

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Cheers! (The Bama Buzz)

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

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Sweet or spicy? (The Bama Buzz)
  • 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

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Is that a Bloody Mary-infused vodka I see? (Caleb Turrentine / The Bama Buzz)
  • 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

Plead the Fifth @ Valentina’s Pizzeria + Wine Bar in Madison

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Oh that looks yummy! (Lacey Spear / The Bama Buzz)
  • 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

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I’d also recommend the Viva Cuba Libre. (Liv George / The Bama Buzz)

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Liv George
Liv George

A Georgia native soaking up the sun on the Gulf Coast. Lover of Mardi Gras, beach days, and historical sites.

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