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Image 2 of 55 A frozen Top Shelf Margarita photographed at Moderno Tex Mex, 10455 Briar Forest, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) A frozen Top Shelf Margarita photographed at Moderno Tex Mex, 10455 Briar Forest, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 3 of 55 Tila Hidalgo's Margarita with Chincao Anejo Tequila, Grand Marnier and freshly-squeezed lime juice. Tila Hidalgo's Margarita with Chincao Anejo Tequila, Grand Marnier and freshly-squeezed lime juice. Photo: Kevin Fujii / Houston Chronicle

Image 4 of 55 A Jalapeno Lime Margarita is seen at Cadillac Bar. A Jalapeno Lime Margarita is seen at Cadillac Bar. Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

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Image 6 of 55 A Jalapeno Lime Margarita is seen at Cadillac Bar. A Jalapeno Lime Margarita is seen at Cadillac Bar. Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

Image 7 of 55 Danton's Margarita Barbara Lee was named after one Danton's owners Kyle Teas' mother. It is served with herradura silver tequila, cointreau, fresh squeezed lime, a splash of olive juice, and over oyster ice. less Danton's Margarita Barbara Lee was named after one Danton's owners Kyle Teas' mother. It is served with herradura silver tequila, cointreau, fresh squeezed lime, a splash of olive juice, and over oyster ... more Photo: Patric Scheider / For the Chronicle

Image 8 of 55 Mango Margarita shown at Straits, 800 West Sam Houston Parkway. Mango Margarita shown at Straits, 800 West Sam Houston Parkway. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 9 of 55 The Mole and Ginger Frozen Margarita at The Pastry War, a new tequila bar downtown which serves agave-based spirits: tequila, mezcal and sotol. The Mole and Ginger Frozen Margarita at The Pastry War, a new tequila bar downtown which serves agave-based spirits: tequila, mezcal and sotol. Photo: Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle

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Image 11 of 55 Margaritas at Sylvia's restaurant include Sylvia's Titanium Top Shelf Margarita, right, made with Titanium Tequila. Margaritas at Sylvia's restaurant include Sylvia's Titanium Top Shelf Margarita, right, made with Titanium Tequila. Photo: Sylvia's

Image 12 of 55 A build-your-own Perfect Margarita at El Real. A build-your-own Perfect Margarita at El Real. Photo: Alison Cook

Image 13 of 55 Cuchara s house Margarita, in which the regulation fresh lime juice and Espolon Blanco tequila are mellowed by a piloncillo sugar syrup that adds a burnished warmth to the drink. (Alison Cook / Houston Chronicle) less Cuchara s house Margarita, in which the regulation fresh lime juice and Espolon Blanco tequila are mellowed by a piloncillo sugar syrup that adds a burnished warmth to the drink. (Alison Cook / Houston ... more Photo: Alison Cook / Houston Chronicle

Image 14 of 55 Ninfa's Tomatilla Margarita. Ninfa's Tomatilla Margarita. Photo: Courtesy photo

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Image 16 of 55 El Patio Tex-Mex Restaurant's Blue Margarita. Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Marie D. De Jesus / Houston Chronicle ) El Patio Tex-Mex Restaurant's Blue Margarita. Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Marie D. De Jesus / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 17 of 55 The build-your-own Margarita checklist, new at El Real. The build-your-own Margarita checklist, new at El Real. Photo: Alison Cook / Houston Chronicle

Image 18 of 55 A Margarita is shown in the Main Kitchen restaurant at the JW Marriott Houston Downtown Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, in Houston. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) A Margarita is shown in the Main Kitchen restaurant at the JW Marriott Houston Downtown Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, in Houston. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 19 of 55 The house frozen Margarita at TQLA on Washington. The house frozen Margarita at TQLA on Washington. Photo: Alison Cook / Houston Chronicle

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Image 21 of 55 The Azul Margarita is a specialty El Patio, a restaurant and bar on Westheimer. The Azul Margarita is a specialty El Patio, a restaurant and bar on Westheimer. Photo: Nathan Lindstrom / Para La Vibra

Image 22 of 55 A Kombucha Margarita is seen at Local Foods restaurant, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) A Kombucha Margarita is seen at Local Foods restaurant, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 23 of 55 Pappasito's Reserva MargaritaCorazon Reposado barrel-aged tequila, which has been hand-selected especially for Pappasito's Cantina, Grand Marnier, organic agave nectar, and fresh lemon and lime juices shaken tableside and served on the rocks. less Pappasito's Reserva MargaritaCorazon Reposado barrel-aged tequila, which has been hand-selected especially for Pappasito's Cantina, Grand Marnier, organic agave nectar, and fresh lemon and lime juices shaken ... more Photo: Thomas B. Shea / Houston Chronicle

Image 24 of 55 Frozen house Margaritas at The Pastry War will be served in clay jarritos. Frozen house Margaritas at The Pastry War will be served in clay jarritos. Photo: Alison Cook / Houston Chronicle

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Image 26 of 55 Margaritas at Cadillac Bar & Grill. Margaritas at Cadillac Bar & Grill. Photo: CHRISTOBAL PEREZ / HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Image 27 of 55 Chamoy frozen margarita with Tajin rim, off-the-menu at The Pastry War agave bar in downtown Houston. Chamoy frozen margarita with Tajin rim, off-the-menu at The Pastry War agave bar in downtown Houston. Photo: Houston Chronicle

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Image 29 of 55 Hugo's. Margarita straight up. Hugo's. Margarita straight up. Photo: Alison Cook / Houston Chronicle

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Image 31 of 55 General manager Danny Thurman chops peppers used in a Spicy Ginger Margarita at Rattan Pan Asian Bistro. General manager Danny Thurman chops peppers used in a Spicy Ginger Margarita at Rattan Pan Asian Bistro. Photo: Dave Rossman / For the Houston Chronicle

Image 32 of 55 A Top Shelf Margarita photographed at Moderno Tex Mex, 10455 Briar Forest, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) A Top Shelf Margarita photographed at Moderno Tex Mex, 10455 Briar Forest, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 33 of 55 A frozen margarita topped with Grand Marnier as served at Pappasito's. Shot August 2014. A frozen margarita topped with Grand Marnier as served at Pappasito's. Shot August 2014. Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 34 of 55 General manager Danny Thurman makes a Spicy Ginger Margarita at Rattan Pan Asian Bistro. General manager Danny Thurman makes a Spicy Ginger Margarita at Rattan Pan Asian Bistro. Photo: Dave Rossman / For the Houston Chronicle

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Image 36 of 55 General manager Danny Thurman pours a Spicy Ginger Margarita at Rattan Pan Asian Bistro. General manager Danny Thurman pours a Spicy Ginger Margarita at Rattan Pan Asian Bistro. Photo: Dave Rossman / For the Houston Chronicle

Image 37 of 55 In honor of National Tequila Day, Los Tios Mexican Restaurant is taking a buck off its signature Grand Gold Margarita throughout the month of July. The drink is made with Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila and Grand Marnier. Get it frozen or on the rocks or $6.95 this month. Los Tios has four Houston-area locations. Find the nearest at LosTiosRestaurant.com. less In honor of National Tequila Day, Los Tios Mexican Restaurant is taking a buck off its signature Grand Gold Margarita throughout the month of July. The drink is made with Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila and Grand ... more Photo: Los Tios

Image 38 of 55 General manager Danny Thurman garnishes a Spicy Ginger Margarita at Rattan Pan Asian Bistro. General manager Danny Thurman garnishes a Spicy Ginger Margarita at Rattan Pan Asian Bistro. Photo: Dave Rossman / For the Houston Chronicle

Image 39 of 55 The Spicy Ginger Margarita at Rattan Pan Asian Bistro, The Spicy Ginger Margarita at Rattan Pan Asian Bistro, Photo: Dave Rossman / For the Houston Chronicle

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Image 41 of 55 The Spicy Ginger Margarita at Rattan Pan Asian Bistro. The Spicy Ginger Margarita at Rattan Pan Asian Bistro. Photo: Dave Rossman / For the Houston Chronicle

Image 42 of 55 The Platinum Pomegranate Margarita is a seasonal cocktail at PF Chang's. It is made with El Tesoro Platinum Tequila and Cointreau muddled with orange peels and pomegranate juice. The Platinum Pomegranate Margarita is a seasonal cocktail at PF Chang's. It is made with El Tesoro Platinum Tequila and Cointreau muddled with orange peels and pomegranate juice. Photo: Syd Kearney / Houston Chronicle

Image 43 of 55 The Spaghetti Western serves an Italian Margarita, which gets a swirl of Amaretto. The Spaghetti Western serves an Italian Margarita, which gets a swirl of Amaretto. Photo: Syd Kearney / Houston Chronicle

Image 44 of 55 The Original Ninfa's the Zandunga is made with a muddle of ginger and cucumber is shaken with lemongrass-infused Mezcal, agave and lime juice. The Original Ninfa's the Zandunga is made with a muddle of ginger and cucumber is shaken with lemongrass-infused Mezcal, agave and lime juice. Photo: Courtesy photo

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Image 46 of 55 The Spanish Village serves its slushy style margarita in a martini glass. The Spanish Village serves its slushy style margarita in a martini glass. Photo: Syd Kearney / Houston Chronicle

Image 47 of 55 The Perfect Margarita at Maria Selma. The Perfect Margarita at Maria Selma. Photo: Dave Rossman / For the Chronicle

Image 48 of 55 Local Foods manager Joshua Silver makes a Kombucha Margarita at the restaurant, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Local Foods manager Joshua Silver makes a Kombucha Margarita at the restaurant, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 49 of 55 Pomegranate margarita from Moderno Tacos + Tex Mex. Pomegranate margarita from Moderno Tacos + Tex Mex.

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Image 51 of 55 The Navigation Margarita at Ninfa's on Navigation is a simple recipe of Casamigos Tequila Blanco, fresh lime juice and Cointreau. The Navigation Margarita at Ninfa's on Navigation is a simple recipe of Casamigos Tequila Blanco, fresh lime juice and Cointreau. Photo: Ninfa's on Navigation

Image 52 of 55 Pico's Original Shaker Margarita is made with 100 percent blue agave tequila and fresh lime juice. Pico's Original Shaker Margarita is made with 100 percent blue agave tequila and fresh lime juice. Photo: Arnaldo Richards' Picos

Image 53 of 55 The blood orange margarita at Moderno Tacos + Tex Mex, which recently opened just outside the Beltway on Briar Forest. The blood orange margarita at Moderno Tacos + Tex Mex, which recently opened just outside the Beltway on Briar Forest. Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 54 of 55 Pumpkin Margarita from Ninfa's on Navigation. Pumpkin Margarita from Ninfa's on Navigation.