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Photograph: Courtesy Lolita
Photograph: Courtesy Lolita

This is officially the best margarita in Fenway

Lolita Back Bay wins big at Time Out Market’s Best Margarita in Fenway contest.

A.J. Hernandez
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A.J. Hernandez

The people have spoken, and the results are in! 

On Sunday, May 25, master margarita mixologists from Boston’s best bars and restaurants competed at Time Out Market Boston for the title of Best Margarita in Fenway. One by one, guests sampled and savored samples of different margarita variations and cast their votes for who they thought should be crowned the Margarita King or Queen. In the end, the winner not only wowed the crowd, but proved that when it comes to margarita magic, they’ve got the recipe for perfection. 

Here’s how Lolita Back Bay claimed the crown and what went into the drink that stole the show. 

“We had a really fun time while competing, and it was awesome to see the turn out,” recalled Marcio Neto, Service Bar Manager at Lolita Back Bay. “Finding out that we had been voted the people’s choice for the best margarita felt amazing, and it was awesome getting to be there to represent Lolita and Coje Management Group.” 

The recipe is the brainchild of Ray Tremblay, Coje Management Group’s Director of Bars, who said his inspiration for the winning recipe comes from the craving for bright, refreshing flavors during the summertime. 

“There’s something about watermelon with a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of Tajín that just hits right every time. So I wanted to channel that into a margarita that’s easy to love, but layered enough to stand out,” said Tremblay. “This particular cocktail is built around a mix of fresh watermelon juice and Fruitful Mixology’s watermelon liquor for clarity and punch. A splash of Aperol adds a bit of bitterness and ties into the citrus and pepper notes of a good blanco tequila. A pinch of salt helps balance the sweetness and brings out more dimension in the fruit.” 

The cocktail is finished with a half-rim of Tajín and a mint bouquet for garnish—adding just the right amount of spice and aromatic lift. The result is a bright, juicy and super crushable margarita, which is exactly what you want in your hand on a hot day.  

“While the exact recipe remains a trade secret, we welcome you to come to either Lolita location to enjoy a few!” 

Congratulations Ray, Marcio, and the entire Lolita and Coje Management Group teams on winning the title of Best Margarita in Fenway!