10 Best Margaritas in Metro Phoenix

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Heather Hoch
The Duce's fresh-squeezed margarita is one of the most refreshing cocktails we've ever had.
Summer is coming. Time to switch our drinking regimen from stouts, red wines, and whiskey to more refreshing beverages. The first thing that always comes to mind when the temps top 80 degrees is a margarita, and, boy, do we know quite a few places around town that serve up unique and delicious takes on the classic cocktail.

Last year, we decided which ones we liked the best, and some have stuck around. But there also are some newcomers that have edged out a few of last year's picks. Start testing them out yourself so you know where to frequent when temps start soaring.

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Margarita at The Duce Everything at The Duce is made from old recipes, and its margarita is no different. Based on a recipe from 1941, the bartender squeezes fresh lime after fresh lime into a shaker, adding T Tierras Organic Tequila, Fruit Lab Orange Liqueur, and agave before muddling even more lime. The small drink, served in a cutesy mason jar with a brightly colored straw is so refreshing -- like a booze-infused limeade -- that you'll want to drink one after another when the temps start to rise.

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Heather Hoch
Brick offers spicy margaritas.
Jalapeno-Infused Margarita at Brick By letting jalapeƱos chill out in some tequila, Brick starts its margarita in a shockingly spicy way. The heat of the jalapeƱo-infused margarita is cooled by mint, but then is spiked by the Tajin garnish on top and on the rim. With all those chilis and spices, you'd expect a less-than-refreshing drink, but what you get is a thirst-quenching cocktail with a nice little afterburn.

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Rokerij

6335 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ

Category: Restaurant

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Brick

455 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ

Category: Restaurant

Mi Patio Mexican Restaurant

3347 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ

Category: Restaurant

SideBar

1514 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ

Category: Music

Roaring Fork

4800 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ

Category: Restaurant

Barrio Cafe

2814 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ

Category: Restaurant

Sierra Bonita Grill

6933 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, AZ

Category: Restaurant

The Mission

3815 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale, AZ

Category: Restaurant

The Duce

525 S. Central, Phoenix, AZ

Category: Music

La Condesa Gourmet Taco Shop

1919 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ

Category: Restaurant

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AzNtv
AzNtv

Ummm HelloooooĀ Ā  Z-Tejas

freecell
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The pineapple serrano marqarita from Sol Cocina in Scottsdale is to die for.

Aaron Abbott
Aaron Abbott

Pretty sure I'll be drinking one of these tonight! Nicole Abbott!

David Samaniego
David Samaniego

Xicano Alvarez we need to make it our goal to try all the margaritas on this list...

Colleen Feehery
Colleen Feehery

You title your article Best Margaritas, then allow the jugs of high fructose syrup trying to pass as margaritas from Mi Patio to make rank based solely on cost??? And Gallo Blanco doesn't even make the list??

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