Soft-serve margaritas: Where to try the tasty drink trend in Birmingham

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Mango-strawberry soft serve margaritas at El Cazador in Irondale.
Mango-strawberry soft serve margaritas at El Cazador in Irondale. (Tira Davis / Bham Now)

Soft-serve margaritas have officially hit Birmingham. The viral frozen drink, swirled like soft serve ice cream, puts a creamier twist on the classic margarita while still keeping that tangy citrus flavor.

Here’s where to find the viral soft-serve margarita around the Magic City.

Hoover: Phil Sandoval’s

About 20 minutes south of downtown Birmingham in the Village at Brock’s Gap, Phil Sandoval’s recently introduced their own spin on the internet-favorite. If you love a classic frozen margarita but want something a little creamier, this one is worth seeking out.

Irondale: El Cazador

soft serve margaritas at El Cazador in Irondale Birmingham
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Stop by El Cazador on Montclair Road for a refreshing twist on the beloved cocktail. Their colorful flavor lineup is especially perfect if you prefer sweeter, fruit-forward margaritas.

Tip: Flavors rotate daily/weekly, with new flavors added as available 

Birmingham: Cassanova Restaurant & Bar

One of Lakeview’s hottest new upscale spots, Cassanova just joined the soft serve trend.

  • Location: 616 29th St S
  • Hours: Tues-Wed: 5-11PM, Thurs-Fri 5PM-2AM, Sat 11AM-2AM, Sun 11AM-6PM, closed Mondays
  • Flavors: Strawberry, lemon drop, swirl
  • Instagram

Trussville + Homewood: Corbeau Wine Bar

soft serve margaritas where to try the tasty drink trend in birmingham Soft-serve margaritas: Where to try the tasty drink trend in Birmingham
(Audrey Kent / Bham Now)

Only a 25-minute drive from downtown in Trussville, visit Corbeau Wine Bar to try their take on the swirled beverage, which features a gluten-free, lactose-free soft-serve base. Known for rotating flavors and a fun atmosphere in the town’s entertainment district, Corbeau’s version leans sweet, creamy and photo-worthy.

Tip: Order your drink in-house or to go! Did you know that as of 2023, Trussville is an open-container area? If you’re visiting the entertainment district (where Corbeau is located) you are permitted to roam with your alcoholic beverages. 

What to know before you order a soft-serve margarita

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A closer look at Birmingham’s creamiest cocktail trend: the soft-serve margarita. (Bham Now)

Whether you’re a margarita lover or just looking for your next summer happy hour spot, these frozen cocktails are worth adding to your Birmingham bucket list. But because they’re pretty new and require special equipment, we recommend being patient and having a back-up order in mind.

  • Flavors rotate often, so check social media before visiting.
  • Many spots may sell out of popular flavors on busy weekends.
  • Expect a thicker texture than a traditional frozen margarita.

Worth the drive: Soft-serve margaritas around Alabama

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Summer happy hour just got upgraded with a creamy margarita along the Alabama Gulf coast. (Mobile Bay Now)

Want to make a day trip out of it? A few other Alabama restaurants have jumped on the trend, including:

 North Alabama: Madison

South Alabama: Mobile

Gulf Coast: Orange Beach

Anything we missed? Reach out or tag us @bhamnow to let us know where you see this must-try summer sip. Cheers!

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