{"id":953491,"date":"2026-07-23T06:58:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T06:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/953491\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T06:58:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T06:58:29","slug":"celebrate-national-tequila-day-at-zanti-cucina-italiana-in-river-oaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/953491\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate National Tequila Day at Zanti Cucina Italiana in River Oaks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\"><strong>HOUSTON<\/strong> \u2013 National Tequila Day is Friday, and whether you like your margaritas sweet, spicy, or somewhere in between, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zanticucina.com\/river-oaks\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.zanticucina.com\/river-oaks\/home\">Zanti Cucina Italiana<\/a> in River Oaks has something special in store.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Zanti will feature handcrafted margaritas and tableside cocktail cart service beginning at 4 p.m. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">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\u2019s selection of signature tequila-based cocktails for the perfect summer toast. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\"><b>ARROZ CON LECHE MARGARITA RECIPE<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">&#8211; 2 oz Don Julio Blanco Tequila, infused with rice, cinnamon, and dried cherries<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">&#8211; 1\u00bd oz cinnamon-vanilla rice milk<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">&#8211; \u00bd oz RumChata<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">&#8211; \u00bc oz cherry syrup<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">&#8211; Ice<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">1. Add ingredients to shaker filled with ice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">2. Shake vigorously for 10\u201315 seconds until well-chilled.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">3. Double strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, or serve up in a chilled coupe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a dried cherry<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">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. 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