HOUSTON – National Tequila Day is Friday, and whether you like your margaritas sweet, spicy, or somewhere in between, Zanti Cucina Italiana in River Oaks has something special in store.
Zanti will feature handcrafted margaritas and tableside cocktail cart service beginning at 4 p.m.
Sip on festive specials made with Don Julio Blanco Tequila, including the Arroz con Leche Margarita, Margarita Pastor and Prickly Pear Margarita, or explore the restaurant’s selection of signature tequila-based cocktails for the perfect summer toast.
ARROZ CON LECHE MARGARITA RECIPE
- 2 oz Don Julio Blanco Tequila, infused with rice, cinnamon, and dried cherries
- 1½ oz cinnamon-vanilla rice milk
- ½ oz RumChata
- ¼ oz cherry syrup
- Ice
1. Add ingredients to shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well-chilled.
3. Double strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, or serve up in a chilled coupe.
4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a dried cherry
The Arroz con leche Margarita showcases bright agave character of Don Julio Blanco. Creamy cinnamon-vanilla rice milk and RumChata create a smooth, velvety texture, while dried cherry infusion and cherry syrup add layers of rich fruit and subtle sweetness. The finish is balanced, warming, and refreshingly clean.
Zanti Bar Manager and Sommelier Andres Blanco showed us how to make one of the restaurant’s most unique cocktails, the Arroz con leche Margarita.