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5 Cocktails to Make for National Cocktail Day 2022

National Cocktail Day 2022 is March 24 so cheers to everyone like me who can’t resist having a cute, Instagrammable cocktail anytime they’re at a restaurant. Robert always laughs at me whenever I order one because he says I wait until it’s watered-down to finally drink it. TBH, I’m just waiting for my meal to come out so I can get my picture featuring the whole thing. I don’t want to take the pic and not have the drink!

Anywho, there’s a couple places in Tampa with National Cocktail Day 2022 plans:

American Social 

National Cocktail Day
Passion Fruit Mi Campo Margarita c/o AmSo

Tampa’s American Social is offering discounted, hand-crafted cocktails all day! From 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m., choose from an array of AmSo cocktails from sweet and spicy to light and tropical for $8 each. Cocktails on the menu include the classics Hibiscus Mule, Grey Line, or the Cactus Pear Mojito.

601 S Harbour Island Blvd., Unit 107, Tampa,. americansocialbar.com.

Hotel Haya

National Cocktail Day
Watermelon Pina Mojito c/o Hotel Haya

The popular Ybor City hotel welcomes guests and locals to celebrate the big day with a twist on a classic cocktail: the Watermelon Pina Mojito, a seamless blend of tropical, curated flavors of watermelon, muddled mint, and pineapple. Stop by their Flor Fina restaurant for a sip of the mojito priced at $12.

1412 E 7th Ave., Tampa, 813-568-1200. hotelhaya.com.

But if you’re looking for something to make at home, here are some options:

Watermelon Moscow Mule

A sweeter take on the Moscow Mule, this was a fun drink to make plus it paired well with the myriad chicken wings and other Super Bowl foods Robert made that day.

 

Jungle Bird

If you’re a real mixologist, why not try a colorful, tropical and sweet cocktail. The dehydrated pineapple and saffron is a good garnish to contrast a bit with the drink.

 

Red Wine Sangria

You can’t go wrong with a classic sangria; it’s one of the ultimate drinks for a girl’s night in. Personally, I like to sip on a couple glasses when I get the craving.

 

Strawberry Daiquiri

One fruit I really enjoy eating are strawberries and who doesn’t enjoy a frozen alcoholic drink occasionally? Daiquiries take me back to dinners on cruise ships or a night in with Robert.

 

Vodka Champagne

A fancier cocktail for National Cocktail Day 2022. If I made this, I’d make sure I’m wearing my finest silk robe and bask in all the luxury in my home…on the couch…in front of the tv watching The First 48.