Celebrate NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY on 7/24-Recipes by Patron and Top Spots for Drinks in NYC

It's the holiday tequila lovers are all talking about. And there's nothing better than sipping a refreshing drink to celebrate National Tequila Day on Wednesday, July 24th.

If you're looking for some fabulous tequila based drinks, be sure to visit these top spots in NYC where talented mixologists are making the party happen for their guests!

DiWine Restaurant and Bar in Astoria-The Nahua; Croton Reservoir Tavern in Midtown-Hot or Not; Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails in Gramercy-Third Times a Charm; Antica Pesa in Brooklyn-II Ponentino; Fish Cheeks in NoHo-Something Diffferent; The Little Beet Table in Gramercy-LBT Margarita; Shoo Shoo in Nolita-Mi Tierra; The Water Tower at The Williamsburg Hotel in Brooklyn Be My Baby and Heart of Gold; Boqueria in multiple locations-Shishito Margarita; Upright in the West Village-Draft Paloma; Carmine's in Times Square-Fly Me to the Moon Margarita and Frozen Blood Orange Margarita; Virgil's Real BBQ in Times Square-Spicy Habanero Margarita and Watermelon Margarita; Social Drink and Food at YOTEL in the Theatre District-Bandera Margarita; Savanna Rooftop in Long Island City-Viva Spicy.

And check out these recipes provided by Patrón that you can mix up at home.

LOVE AND LUST

Ingredients:

-1.5 oz Patrón Silver

-2 oz Fresh watermelon juice

-.15 oz Fresh lime

-4 Fresh basil leaves

-Fresh black pepper drops

-Watermelon slice for garnish

-Simple syrup to taste

Method:

-Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake with ice to chill.

-Strain onto fresh ice in a double old fashioned glass.

-Garnish with a watermelon slice.

IT'S SUMMER

Ingredients:

-1 oz Patrón Silver

-1.5 oz MARTINI Prosecco

-.85 oz St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur

-.85 oz Lemon juice

-.35 oz Agave syrup

-2 Raspberries

-2 Blackberries

-Mint sprig for garnish

Method:

-Add all the ingredients, except the MARTINI Prosecco, in a shaker.

-Pour into a highball glass.

-Top with MARTINI Prosecco.

-Garnish with a mint sprig, blackberries and raspberries.

HERITAGE MARGARITA

Ingredients:

-2 oz Patrón Estate Release

-.75 oz Patrón Citronge Orange

-.5 oz Persian lime juice

-.25 oz Simple syrup

-Key lime wheel for garnish

Method:

-Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake with ice to chill.

-Strain into a chilled cocktail coupe.

-Garnish with a key lime wheel.

About Patrón

Patrón Añejo (SRP: $66) A distinctly barrel-aged spirit, Patrón Añejo develops a sweeter profile over time due to its interaction with oak barrels for 12 to 15 months. Big wood notes become prevalent during this time without overpowering the baked agave flavors that are uniquely Patrón. Perfect for sipping or in your favorite cocktail, the spirit also features an elegant, smoky sweet finish. Sip Patrón Añejo neat or in a craft cocktail, as it makes an incredible bourbon or whiskey substitute. Many people find Patrón Añejo to be the perfect after dinner drink or dessert accompaniment.

Patrón Reposado (SRP: $60) is aged for at least two months in a combination of new and used American, French and Hungarian oak barrels. This is done to maintain the fresh agave flavors unique to Patrón that mingle in perfect harmony with hints of light oak. Finally, subtle sweet smokiness from the aging process adds yet another dimension to this incredibly smooth aged tequila. Sip Patrón Reposado neat or mix it into the occasional cocktail. Margaritas, Manhattans, Old Fashioneds and more are enhanced with the unique flavors in the gently aged spirit. It also makes a great digestif.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Patrón