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Best Margarita Bars
Tres, San Francisco(01 of05)
The bright and airy tequila lounge dedicates a full portion of the cocktail menu to margaritas organized by type of tequila: unaged blanco, lightly oaked reposado, oak-aged añejo and specialedition reserva. All have a base of fresh-squeezed Mexican lime juice and agave nectar.Plus: Best Burgers in the U.S.Photo © GammaNine
Mayahuel, NYC(02 of05)
One of New York City's best mixologists, Philip Ward opened this East Village tequila and mezcal bar in 2009 with stellar cocktails and Mexican food like tamales with charred poblanos. One of the off-menu drink specialties is a superb classic margarita with blanco tequila, Cointreau and lime juice.Plus: America's Best BarsPhoto courtesy of Mayahuel.
Jimmy's in Aspen, Aspen, CO(03 of05)
Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, this Aspen institution has more than 100 tequilas and mezcals, makes terrific margaritas and hosts legendary Saturday night Latin-dance parties.Plus: Best Pizza Places in the U.S.Photo courtesy of Jimmy's.
Lonesome Dove, Fort Worth, TX(04 of05)
Tim Love's Western-style bistro is known for its spicy take on a margarita: Case Noble tequila muddled with jalapeño and cucumber, plus Cointreau and fresh lime juice. The refreshing cucumber perfectly contrasts the pepper's heat in every sip.Plus: Best Steak in the U.S.Photo courtesy of Lonesome Dove.
Rivera, Los Angeles(05 of05)
Guests at John Rivera Sedlar's modern Latin restaurant can order the Rivera margarita mixed with house-made curaçao and their choice of 20 blanco tequilas. The bar also makes a Tommy's margarita--inspired by Tommy's Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco--whicheliminates the curaçao for a tarter cocktail.Click Here for More of America's Best Margarita BarsPhoto: © Eddie Sotto.