RPM Seafood celebrates National Margarita Day with twist on cocktail

CHICAGO (WLS) -- If you're looking for a reason to go out for drinks, here it is: Feb. 22 is National Margarita Day!

Whether you enjoy them salty or sweet, frozen or iced, margaritas are one of the world's most popular cocktails.



Stephanie Tadd, a bartender at RPM Seafood, visited ABC7 to talk about the history and to share her spin on the classic drink.

VERDANT VICES:

• 1 ounce Verdita juice


• 1 ounce Fortaleza Blanco


• 1/2 ounce agave


• 1/2 ounce fruitful guava


• 1 ounce fresh lime juice

VERDITA:

• 1 pineapple, peeled and cut into 2-inch x 2-inch cubes


• 1 bunch mint


• 2 bunches cilantro


• 1 jalapeño, trimmed and deseeded