Clico restaurant in Rosebank, Johannesburg. Picture: Tracy Lee Stark/Sandisiwe Mbhele
If having tequila-based drinks in the afternoon can be excused as part of celebrating World Margarita Day, then we are more than happy to participate at Clico Restaurant.
World Margarita Day was marked on 26 February and The Citizen had the opportunity to celebrate at Clico Boutique Hotel & Restaurant in Rosebank, Johannesburg.
The modern all-white dining area with eye-catching artwork is great for special functions, we couldn’t help but think what a great spot Clico is for a first date or dinner date for couples.
Clico’s restaurant has special tapas and creative margarita cocktails which cost from R360 per person to R1,300 per person.
Mixologist Sandile Mavuso took us through the margarita cocktails which were chilli infused margarita, the tequila, El Jimador Reposado and Cointreau, served in mixed fruit compote salt rim glass and garnished with a dehydrated orange.
But, we first tasted the berry margarita served in a balsamic reduction salt rim glass and garnished with an edible flower. The El Jimador tequila is quite boozy and packs a punch, while the berry is sweet as the balsamic is intended to cut the sweetness. The cocktails complimented the food as you do need to savour the flavours of the tapas as the cocktails are strong.
