The event returns for it’s seventh year on Thursday, May 19th, at Tampa River Center
(March 10, 2022 – Tampa, Fla.) — Margarita Wars is back for its seventh year with more than a dozen local bartenders competing to win the title of Tampa Bay’s Ultimate Margarita on Thursday, May 19th, at Tampa River Center (402 W. Laurel St. in Tampa). Tickets are on sale now at margaritawarstampabay.com
Margarita Wars gives attendees a unique opportunity to sample their way around margaritas by more than a dozen local bartenders representing restaurants, bars, and businesses throughout the Tampa Bay area. Each attendee will be able to vote on-site for the competitor they believe created the best version of the classic cocktail as they enjoy Mexican-inspired bites, downtown waterfront views, and more. Stay tuned for additional details, including the complete competitor lineup.
The tequila competition is open to the public and features three ticket levels: VIP Admission, General Admission Plus, and General Admission. Flash sale tickets are available through the end of the day today, March 10th, with up to a $45 savings. Early bird pricing begins tomorrow, March 11th, and features up to $35 in savings per ticket. A portion of proceeds to benefit Laundry Project.
VIP Includes:
• Two hours early entry at 6 p.m.
• VIP-only hour from 6-7 p.m.
• VIP & GA Plus-only hour from 7-8 p.m.
• Heavy passed appetizers during VIP-only hour
• One complimentary full-sized beer
• VIP gift
• Margarita samples from each competitor
• Light Mexican-inspired hors d’oeuvres
• Vote on Tampa Bay’s Ultimate Margarita
• Access to photo opportunities
GA Plus Includes:
• One hour early entry at 7 p.m.
• GA Plus & VIP-only hour from 7-8 p.m.
• One complimentary full-sized beer
• Margarita samples from each competitor
• Light Mexican-inspired hors d’oeuvres
• Vote on Tampa Bay’s Ultimate Margarita
• Access to photo opportunities
GA Includes:
• 8 p.m. entry
• Margarita samples from each competitor
• Light Mexican-inspired hors d’oeuvres
• Vote on Tampa Bay’s Ultimate Margarita
• Access to photo opportunities
Previous Margarita Wars winners include:
2019, Mandarin Heights, “The Outclaw” by Philipp VanHorn
2018, First Chance Last Chance Bar, “The Sunsine-Rita” by Mo Pickering
2017, Besito Mexican, “Not Your Average Margarita” by Julia Sowa
2016, Datz, “Kelly Kapowski” by Morgan Zuch
2015, Salty’s Gulfport, “The Foster Child: a Bananas Foster Experience” by Kat McKenna
2014, Datz, “Rosy the Pig” by Morgan Zuch
Bartenders and businesses interested in competing or sponsoring the event can contact Alexis at alexis@cltampa.com
Special thanks to sponsors: Hornitos, Tres Generaciones, El Tesoro, White Claw, Cayman Jack, Rey Azul, and Zing Zang.
For more information on Margarita Wars 2022, visit margaritawarstampabay.com
For more information on Laundry Project, visit laundrybycurrent.org
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