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North Carolina Here’s A Deal For National Tequila Day

This weekend we celebrate National Tequila Day! This July 24th holiday celebrates the classic agave liquor we all know and love. Or do we? And tequila is reportedly on the…

National Tequila Day
Chilis

This weekend we celebrate National Tequila Day! This July 24th holiday celebrates the classic agave liquor we all know and love. Or do we? And tequila is reportedly on the rise as Americans' favorite liquor. Currently that title belongs to vodka.

I know I for one can't wait to celebrate! And like any good holiday, there are some deals to be found. Chili's is known for their margaritas or 'rita's and is one of the top tequila sellers among US restaurant chains. So of course they are serving up the deals including:

  • ($5) Margarita of the Month – Barcardi Beach Party: A cooling mix of Bacardi® Silver Rum, Mi Campo™ Blanco Tequila, blue curacao, coconut and pineapple that brings beach vibes to the bar.  

  • ($6) Chili’s Presidente Margarita®Hand-shaken 25 times with Lunazul® Reposado Tequila, Citrónge® Extra Fine Orange Liqueur and E&J Brandy. Available in classic, mango or strawberry. 

  • ($30) Gallon Mar-Go-‘RitaCelebrating at home? No problem! We’ve got you covered with our gallon margs to go, available in any flavor.  

Just two more days til National Tequila Day. But maybe just maybe you'll find me celebrating the "eve" as well. Cheers! And as always drink responsibly.

July 24 is National Tequila Day! I can't wait to observe this special day. And to celebrate why not enjoy some of North Carolina's favorite tequila. Tequila is characterized by the agave plant. But what makes certain brands better than others? The quality of the tequila is influenced by how much blue agave is in the drink. To be classified as a tequila it must be at least 51%. What makes up the other 49%? Some lower-end distillers use a sugar cane substitute which can contribute to that tequila hangover.

Whether you enjoy it straight either sipping or shots or in a margarita July 24th is the time to celebrate. Other popular tequila cocktails are frozen margaritas (sometimes flavored), the Mexican Mule (think a Moscow Mule with tequila), the Paloma, or the tequila sunrise.

But what is North Carolina's favorite brand of tequila? Well, it's not my go-to- that would be 1800. But still a solid choice. BetArizona.com asked the question and did the research based on Google trends. No matter what kind you're drinking this weekend (responsibly of course) enjoy! I'll be over here singing Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett to get ready for the day. "Wastin' away again in Margaritaville.... Searching for that long-lost shaker of salt....

North Carolina

Don Julio

Don Julio Tequila

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: Tequila Don Julio on display at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 09, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California.

1. Don Julio

Don Julio Tequila

Don Julio was not just the most popular in North Carolina, it was in the most US states as well. In fact, it takes the crown in 29 states.

  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Alabama
  • Mississippi
  •  Arkansas
  • Oklahoma
  • Texas
  • New Mexico 
  • Arizona, 
  • Kansas, 
  • Nebraska, 
  • Colorado, 
  • Utah, 
  • Nevada, 
  • California, 
  • Oregon, 
  • Washington, 
  • Idaho, 
  • Montana,
  • North Dakota,
  • South Dakota
  • Wisconsin
  • Minnesota
  • Iowa
  • Illinois
  • Indiana,
  • Kentucky
  • West Virginia

2. Casamigos

Casamigos

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 16: A bartender creates specialty cocktails made with Casamigos at the opening party for Alo Miami on December 16, 2021 in Miami, Florida.

17 states chose Casamigo as their favorite tequila brand, making it the second most popular.

    3. Patron

    Patron

    INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 15: Patron Tequila on display at the 34th Annual Cedars-Sinai Sports Spectacular at The Compound on July 15, 2019 in Inglewood, California.

    In a very distant third place is Patron. Only ranking as the most popular in two states.

      4. Jose Cuervo

      Jose Cuervo

      LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: A view of general atmosphere at the Jose Cuervo booth at 'Night Market' presented by The Los Angeles Times on May 08, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

      Sorry Jose Cuervo, you are only Alaska's favorite!

      Methodology

      BetArizona.com used Google Trends and Vinepair.com to complete the above study. Utilizing Vinepair.com’s list of most popular tequila brands of the year, we then used Google Trends to determine the most searched brand in each state of the United States. After completing the trends over the past 90 days, the four brands were determined to have at least one state with it as their most searched tequila. Hawaii was left off due to incomplete data.
      Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.