McAllen's Tropical Cocktail Contest

The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and The Patio on Guerra will hold a press conference on Monday, September 21 at 3:00 p.m. to present the winner of the official McAllen Cocktail Contest.

After sampling the over 25 recipes submitted to the online contest by the local community and by people from other cities and states as well, the judges chose Ms. Tammy Bailey’s “Pepita Margarita!” The delicious concoction is a spin-off of the traditional Tex-Mex favorite - the Margarita, but with a cucumber twist. The cucumber makes the drink “differently” refreshing.

“We sponsored this contest in an effort to highlight all the new and exciting nightlife in McAllen,” said Steve Ahlenius, President/CEO of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce. “With 17th Street having such a success in attracting people from all over the Valley as well as tourists, we felt this promotion could emphasize how much McAllen has to offer as far as entertainment,” he added.

This drink will be served at some of the local downtown bars located in McAllen’s Entertainment District, which include the official sponsor of the McAllen Tropical Cocktail, The Patio on Guerra. Other locations that will be serving the new McAllen Tropical Cocktail are local chamber member establishments.

Please join the McAllen Chamber at the Patio on Guerra located at 116 S. 17th Street in downtown McAllen on Monday, September 21 at 3:00 p.m. for the official presentation of the new McAllen Official Drink. Samples will be available.