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Get your party on for Tequila Day

With bars closed, check out these dine out delights

- By Rod Stafford Hagwood

Bars may be a no-go because of COVID-19 mandates, but we’ve a workaround if you want to celebrate National Tequila Day today.

And who among us couldn’t use a cocktail during these tough times?

Here is imbibing informatio­n of restaurant­s with tequila specials and events for your fiesta today.

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila

What: The Miami Beach restaurant is having a popup tequila bar from 6 p.m.close for guests dining outside, with specialty cocktails.

Extra: If you want to celebrate at home, Bodega Taqueria offers a Casamigos Cocktail Party Kit for $50 and a Tequila Day Taco Box for $12.

Where: 1220 16th St., Miami Beach.

Contact: 305-704-2145 or BodegaTaqu­eria.com.

Casa Sensei

What: At this LatinAsian-fusion restaurant, you can order the $36 Rock N Roll Sushi Roll, which is tuna, kani and asparagus, topped with rock shrimp

and you get a free 100 milliliter (3.38 ounces) guitarshap­ed bottle of chilled Rock N Roll Tequila, either Mango, Platinum or Cristalino.

Extra: There will also be the $12 Dragon Margarita, which is made with Avion Tequila, Thai chili peppers, blood orange puree, yuzu juice, orange bitters and spiced rum.

Where: 1200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.

Contact: 954-530-4176 or CasaSensei.com.

Lona Cocina y Tequileria

What: Lona Cocina, the oceanfront restaurant at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, will offer $5 Lona Margaritas and $25 large Cointreau Margaritas (serves four people).

Extra: From 4-7 p.m. there will be a Maestro Dobel Tequila mobile bar on the oceanside terrace with free Dobel samples.

Where: 321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., #4204, Fort Lauderdale.

Contact: 954-245-3069 or LonaRestau­rant.com.

LPM Restaurant and Bar

What: Starting at 6:30 p.m. on National Tequila Day, LPM will offer a signature cocktail called the Lady Paloma for $15. The craft cocktail is made with Tromba Tequila and Pamplemous­se Rose.

Where: 1300 Brickell Bay Drive, Miami.

Contact: 305-403-9133 or LPMrestaur­ants.com/ miami.

Quarterdec­k

What: At all the Quarterdec­k locations, you can order traditiona­l, mango or blueberry flavored Tres Agaves Shaker Margarita, which is a mix of Tres Agaves tequila, fresh lime and agave for $13.

Where: Fort Lauderdale,

Fort Lauderdale beach, Dania Beach and Sawgrass.

Contact: Quarterdec­kRestauran­ts.com.

Shooters Waterfront

What: This eatery on Fort Lauderdale beach has a signature Spicy-Sweet Tequila cocktail for $12. The drink is made with Altos Olmeca, mango puree, lime juice and Hellfire bitters.

Where: 3033 NE 32 Ave., Fort Lauderdale.

Contact: 954-566-2855 or ShootersWa­terfront.com.

Taquiza

What: For every margarita purchased, you get a free shot of tequila. From 4-7 p.m., happy hour margaritas are $6.

Where: Two locations in Miami Beach - 1351 Collins Ave. (South Beach) and 7450 Ocean Terrace (North Beach).

Contact: North Beach 786-588-4755, South Beach 305-203-2197 or TaquizaTac­os.com.

Villa Azur

What: This foodie-forward Miami Beach hotspot is offering a National Tequila Day cocktail for $16 they call the Azur 309 Margarita, made with Avion silver tequila, lime juice, agave nectar, Cointreau infused with fresh jalapeno and black lava salt.

Where: 309 23rd St., Miami Beach.

Contact: 305-763-8688 or VillaAzurM­iami.com.

III Forks Prime Steakhouse

What: If you want to celebrate at home, this Mainstreet at Midtown eatery will have margaritas to-go for $14 each. The margaritas are made with Hornitos Plata Tequila, tart lime flavors and triple sec.

Extra: For dining in, III Forks offers a $13 Perfect Patrón Margarita with Patrón Silver Tequila, Patrón Citrónge Liqueur, sweet and sour mix as well as orange juice. There will also be the $12 Tropical Tangarita, made with Herradura Reposado Tequila, Cointreau Orange Liqueur, Mango Reàl, fresh lime juice and tamarind nectar.

Where: 4645 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens.

Contact: 561-630-3660 or 3Forks.com.

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CASA SENSEI/COURTESY For National Tequila Day at Casa Sensei in Fort Lauderdale, when you order the Rock N Roll Sushi Roll, you get a free 100 milliliter bottle of chilled Rock N Roll Tequila.

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