Three times the fun With Chili's Rita Trio!

Oh yes, Chili's has done it! A place where you can chill and have an awesome night with family and friends. Aside from their wide selection of delectable food choices they are known for, Chili's also have a good line up of perfectly concocted cocktail drinks, taking the limelight this time is their latest offering, the "Rita Trio" Margaritas!

It was my first time at the Chili's branch in Megamall and it was totally different from the Chili's in QC that I'm used to. Before drowning my stress and kicking off my boots, they served us with some really nice appetizers!

Anyways... Moving on to the main event. The RITA TRIO! But first, a bit of history.

The name Margarita was made famous by Jose Cuervo. Which was first imported by Van Under in the USA. Their tagline, "Margarita: It's More Than a Girl's Name". But the drink they say was concocted by Carlos "Danny" Herrera in Tijuana, Mexico for a dancer named Marjorie King in 1938. Some tales points to Francisco "Pancho" Morales as the inventor of this drink in 1942. But the popular belief though is that the Margarita was invented in 1948 by Dallas socialite, Margarita Sames, during a party at her vacation home in Acapulco. Her guests included Tommy Hilton who added the drink to the beverage menu in his hotel chain. Now, how's that for some margarita history?

February 22 was declared as the annual National Margarita Day in some parts of the world. Indeed, the Margarita remains one of the most popular and enduring alcoholic drinks ever concocted, that's why in Chili's we are cheering on the RITA TRIO! "Chili’s Rita Trio" lets you choose three premium margarita flavors and offers a rock-glass sized serving of each, ice-cold for just P350 all day. Yeap, it's like an all day happy hour!

Here are the Margarita choices!

Pomegranate Margarita 

(a mix of 1800 Tequila, Absolut Citron with pomegranate syrup) 

Tropical Sunrise

(made with 1800 Tequila, Melon Liqueur, pineapple juice, sweet and sour and a splash of grenadine)

Blue Pacific Margarita 

(1800 Tequila, Cointreau and Blue Curacao)

El Nino Margarita

(1800 Tequila, Cointreau Orange Liquer, and fresh orange juice) 

Chambord 1800 Margarita 

(1800 Tequila, Cointreau Orange Liquer and Chambord)

Now take a look at those amazing and vibrant colors! I had like around three before I stopped to take a water break. No reason to wait for the National Margarita day or Cinco de Mayo! I would have to agree with that!

The drinks are served hand-shaken with ice, or frozen. Whichever way you want to enjoy it, it really is a great way to end the busy busy day.

New Premium Spirits Launched

Aside from the Rita Trio, Chili’s has also recently launched NEW Premium Margaritas to their line-up, adding the tequila of choice – Patron Silver Tequila – to the mix of its standout margaritas. Shaking up the bar are the Platinum Presidente Margarita, the signature hand-shaken premium margarita with Patron Silver Tequila (100% Blue Agave), Cointreau, Orange Liquer, Fundador Reserve brandy and sweet and sour. For those who crave a unique and fruity margarita mix, the Patron Pomegranate Margarita is made up of Patron Silver Tequila (100% Blue Agave), Cointreau Orange Liquer, pomegranate syrup and 7-Up. For another take on the famed Presidente Margarita, there’s the Grand Patron Margarita, a smooth combination of Patron Silver Tequila (100% Blue Agave), Grand Marnier, sweet & sour and a squeeze of fresh lime.

Chillin has now leveled up with Chili's Rita Trio! So, what are you guys waiting for? Visit Chili's at these locations.

2nd Level, Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center Makati City (729.3022); 

Missouri St. cor. Nevada St., Northeast Greenhills San Juan (727.2959);

Tomas Morato Ave. cor. Scout Fernandez Quezon City (372.5017); 

Unit 36 Power Plant Mall Rockwell Center (659.6527);

and their newest branch in SM Megamall (631.0380).

Ayala Center in Fairview -Soon to Open.

You may out check out Chili’s Philippines on Facebook and on Instagram, Chilis_ph on Twitter, and www.chilisphilippines.com on the web.

Chili’s first set foot in the Philippines in 1996. Now on its 17th year, Chili's is expanding to more locations in Metro Manila, the latest of which is at the 2nd level of the Mega Atrium in SM Megamall. This 110-seater restaurant sports a new and more polished look. The Southwestern heritage is still evident but with a more sleek and cosmopolitan feel. New elements like lime green and apple green accent colors, tabletops adorned with striking red tiles, brighter lighting and sleek red and orange stripes on the walls provide a fresher new hue, exuding a modern vibe yet staying true to its original roots.