For those who want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style, there is the luxurious $100 margarita being sold through Saturday at all Fleming's steakhouse and wine bars across the country, including Salt Lake City.
The one-of-a-kind margarita is made with some of the world's highest-quality liquor, including Tequila Herradura an ultra-premium spirit made with 100 percent agave. A 750-ml bottle costs $370 at Utah state liquor stores.
Adding to the indulgence, the cocktail is served in a crystal highball glass made by world-renowned French manufacturer Baccarat.
Guests who pay for the cocktail can take home the glass in an iconic red box as a souvenir, allowing them to commemorate the Mexican Army's unlikely victory, on May 5 1862, over French forces in the Battle of Puebla, any time they want.
Fleming's has even shared its recipe. (See box.)
Where • Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 20 S. 400 West, Salt Lake City, at The Gateway; 801-355-3704
When • May 4-6 during regular business hours
Cost • $100
Fleming's $100 margarita
2 ounces Herradura Selección Suprema tequila
½ ounce Grand Marnier Centenaire
¾ ounce fresh lime juice
½ ounce simple syrup
Kaffir lime leaf, garnish
Sugar or kosher salt, to rim glass
Combine tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well.
Double strain over fresh ice in a ½-rimmed Baccarat Diamant highball glass. Garnish with fresh kaffir lime leaf.
Servings • 1 cocktail
Source • Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar