Although National Margarita Day falls at the end of February, it’s never too cold to enjoy a cocktail. There’s no easier way to celebrate on Saturday, February 22 than by enjoying one frozen, flavored, or on the rocks. Baltimore bars ranging from popular hangouts to hidden gems are getting creative with new margarita menu items, and they are offering tons of specials to celebrate. Whether you identify as a tequila connoisseur or a newbie, hit the town on Saturday and indulge in the discounted offerings.

Banditos Bar and Kitchen: This Federal Hill go-to will be featuring happy hour pricing from 12-6 p.m. on Saturday, offering $6 margaritas. With flavors including the “Dita Rita,” “Mezcalita,” pineapple, strawberry, and spicy, there are plenty of options to enjoy the tequila-filled day. 1118 S Charles St.

Barcocina: This popular Fells Point hangout will be serving $5 margaritas all week, and highlighting a different daily flavor to celebrate the boozy holiday. Take in the harbor views and enjoy standard sips like the house margarita, spiced-orange, smoky, or “Margarita en Fuego” topped with a jalapeño-infused foam. Friday’s special will be the “Barcopiña,” made with Espolon reposado tequila muddled in pineapple and basil. Saturday will feature the “Bianca in Oaxaca” with Illegal mezcal and aperol, and the week will end with “Mia’s Tropical Margarita” made with pineapple Don Julio tequila, peach schnapps, malibu, and pineapple juice. that will That last one will take you straight to the beach. 1629 Thames St.

Blue Agave: Federal Hill’s Blue Agave is a favorite for happy hours, girls-night out, day drinking, or grabbing tacos. This Saturday, enjoy $2 off all of the tequila drinks—ranging from pomegranate to red pepper—all day long. Pro tip: If you’re feeling adventurous, split the “Agave Shipwreck,” a 42-oz. frozen house margarita with blue curaçao in one giant glass, between your group. 1032 Light St.

Clavel: Highlighting cuisine inspired by Oaxaca, Mexico, this Remington favorite boasts strung lights, handmade corn and flour tortillas, house-grown ingredients, and tons of margaritas. This National Margarita Day, enjoy $4 off all margaritas during happy hour and see if spicy or bitter fits your palette. 225 W 23rd St.

Holy Frijoles: All day on Saturday Holy Frijoles on the Avenue in Hampden will be serving $5 house and $6 flavored margaritas including the “Velvet Hammer,” “Cucumber,” “Multiball,” and “Jalapeño” varieties. The “Dos Amigos Margarita,” a mini house margarita pitcher with a Coronita bottle added, will be discounted at $10. 908 W 36th St.

La Calle: Modern Mexican cantina La Calle will be serving its famous house and tamarind margaritas for $5 from 4-11 p.m. on Saturday. If you haven’t tried out this downtown spot yet, La Calle boasts cuisine that uses local Maryland and indigenous Mexican ingredients. 10 S St.

Lee’s Pint and Shell: National Margarita Day isn’t only being celebrated at cantinas on Saturday—Lee’s Pint and Shell in Canton is also getting in on the festivities. Known for its American and seafood menu, Lee’s encourages you to drink the day away with $4 margaritas all day long. 2844 Hudson St.

Nacho Mama’s: Both the Canton and Towson locations of this Mexican cantina will be featuring major food and drink specials all day on Saturday. Don’t miss the house “Graceland” margarita for $5 and the famous hubcap margs for $15. If premium is more your style, the spot will be taking $2 off premium margaritas and $5 off premium hubcaps, as well as serving $10 top shelf margaritas. Try something new with the mango-habanero for $8 or the watermelon margarita for $9. Pair all of the drinks with $6 happy hour nachos or a $8 fiesta dip. Two locations including 2907 O’Donnell St.

Papi’s Tacos: Papi’s Tacos in Fells Point and Hampden will be featuring its “Dos Manos House Margarita” for $10 all day on Saturday. This 20-oz. margarita is made with house tequila, Olmeca Altos Blanco, and organic margarita mix. It is available on the rocks or frozen, and with flavors and floaters for an additional charge. Two locations including 1703 Aliceanna St.

Woody’s Cantina: Woody’s Cantina in Fells Point will be doing beat-the-clock house margaritas starting at $4 at 10 a.m. The price increases by $1 each hour, so be sure to get there early to make the most of the deal. Margarita Jell-O Shots will also be available, as well as standard menu items. 821 S Broadway.

[Editor’s Note: Since press time, Raw & Refined has closed for the season, but will remain open for private parties and events until it resumes regular hours in April.]

The overlaps between Raw Bar and Raw & Refined—two Canton waterfront establishments that opened within days and feet of each other earlier this year—run even deeper than their comically similar names.

For starters, both put an emphasis on raw seafood, from oysters to ceviche. Then there are the cocktail menus, which each include a Paloma, sangria, and several other sweet, tropical libations that people tend to crave when they’re drinking in the great outdoors. (In this case, at Lighthouse Point along the Patapsco River.) Both are trying to succeed in locations where previous restaurants died, pinning their hopes on what the former inhabitants did as well: the irresistible allure of eating and drinking outside near the water.

Raw Bar (2809 Boston St., 443-708-7961) brought to you by the team that runs Barcocina and Bond Street Social, is in the home of the former Boathouse Canton. It’s a sprawling complex that includes ample outdoor seating, a semi-enclosed outdoor bar, and indoor dining room and bar. In addition to its namesake, Raw Bar offers shared plates and an array of New England-style seafood sandwiches. On our visits, twenty and thirty-somethings sat at the outdoor bar, while music competed with loud conversations.

During one outing in July, our friendly server offered a blank stare when we asked what differentiated the oysters available that night, which struck us as odd for a place named Raw Bar. A beer, one Sagamore lemonade—a whiskey, honey, simple syrup, mint, and lemonade concoction that was unremarkable but inoffensive—and a half-dozen oysters cost $44, including tax and tip; a setting this sublime doesn’t come cheaply.

Nor does it at the nearly adjacent Raw & Refined (2723 Lighthouse Pte., 410-387- 4377) where the cocktails are meticulously made. The indoor space is cheerful, and the restaurant’s delightful outdoor bar is adjacent to a pool and overlooks a marina.

It doesn’t get more nautical than that. Most of the cocktails we’ve tried have been quite refreshing, including Telly’s melon seltzer ($11), a combination of watermelon vodka, watermelon, basil, simple syrup, and lime. While the restaurant is better run than Button, the space’s previous inhabitant, the food can be hit or miss. Best to sit outside, soak up the scene, and stick to dishes like tuna tartare, which, of course, is served raw.

In an ordinary game of golf, the sound of a ball hitting the water usually results in a penalty shot—and a groan from the swinger. But when players tee off at a Splash City Golf driving range, that sound signals dinnertime for schools of fish in the Inner Harbor.

Since 2016, friends and co-founders Daniel Bucci, Shawn Flaherty, and Jamie Hodges have been bringing pop-up driving ranges to waterfront establishments across Baltimore (think Sandlot, Barcocina, and Rye Street Tavern), where both veteran linksmen and first-time putters attempt to score a hole in one on floating targets using golf balls made of fish food.

As a golf enthusiast, Flaherty was inspired by his waterfront job at the Living Classrooms Foundation to create an urban driving range that was both environmentally friendly and fun for city residents. He brought the idea to Bucci and, shortly thereafter, the duo launched the company with a target prototype: a rowboat outfitted with a cinder-block-weighted flag.

With help from Hodges, a mechanical engineer and patented inventor, the team has upgraded to a GPS-positioned inflatable target that is kept steady by an app. “[The concept] fits in Baltimore particularly well because it’s outside of the box,” says Flaherty, “and this town is very much that.”

The golf balls—which are manufactured in Barcelona, Spain, and sold in baskets of five, 15, or 30—biodegrade within 72 hours of hitting the water. Last year, Baltimoreans hit more than 10,000 balls into the harbor, and this summer, Splash City Golf will expand to new locations across Charm City, Washington, D.C., and the Eastern Shore, setting up courses at restaurants, bars, and private events such as weddings (including Flaherty’s this month).

The self-funded startup hopes to grow by making the balls locally and securing partnership locations across the county, while sticking to their Baltimore roots. “There’s a body of water in every city,” says Bucci. “Eventually, we want to be in all of them.”

Whether you’re a serious water lover, a gung-ho gardener, or a fan of the forest, the Baltimore area is a great place to dine alfresco. So head to one of these standout spots and enjoy your moment in the sun.

For the Patron of the Arts

Gertrude’s Restaurant: There’s outdoor dining, and then there’s the flagstone terrace at Gertrude’s. Painterly plates, such as Gertie’s crab cakes and grilled rockfish, pair perfectly with Henry Moore and Auguste Rodin sculptures. 10 Art Museum Dr., 410-889-3399.

For the Green Thumbs

Ladew Café: With one of the top topiary gardens in the world as your backdrop, feast en plein air on house-made chicken salad and enjoy the groomed gardens once visited by the likes of Charlie Chaplin and Somerset Maugham. 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, 410-557-9570.

Woodberry Kitchen: Dine at the herb-filled patio out front. 2010 Clipper Park Road, 410-464-8000

The Turn House: This new HoCo spot, situated on the bucolic Hobbit’s Glen Golf Course, hits a hole-in-one with its inventive farm-to-table cuisine, covered patio offering weatherproof outdoor dining and heat lamps, and a chef (Thomas Zippelli) who worked at the Michelin-starred The French Laundry and Eleven Madison Park before bringing it back to his native Howard County. 11130 Willow Bottom Dr., Columbia, 410-740-2096

For the Craft Beer Aficionado

RAR Brewing: When the temps top out, RAR Brewing raises its retractable garage doors. It’s a known fact that everything—from designer dogs to tater tots—tastes that much better when you let the sun shine in. 504 Poplar St., Cambridge, 443-225-5664.

Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar: Quaff a cold one and a plate of meat and fixins on the restaurant’s back deck. 1601 Union Ave., 443-948-5590.

For the Urbanite

Tapas Teatro: There’s nothing like watching the street scene while tasting tapas and chilling out over sangria at this beloved Station North cafe. 1711 N. Charles St., 410-332-0110.

Clavel: Grab a crock of queso fundido and seat yourself at a peach picnic table in Remington. 225 W 23rd St., 443-900-8983.

For the Water Lover

Barcocina: It’s hard to beat the picturesque Fells Point harbor views and potent house-made margaritas.1629 Thames St., 410-563-8800.

Boatyard Bar & Grill: This Naptown nook with colorful red umbrellas and killer crab cakes is minutes from the marina and the perfect perch for people-watching—here, you’ll see fishermen, Naval Academy midshipmen, tourists, and locals alike. Severn Avenue and Fourth Street, Annapolis, 410-216-6206

Citron: It took years for the natural rainwater to fill the old quarry in Pikesville. At 500 feet, it’s now the deepest body of water in the state and a sanctuary for geese, ducks, and all manner of flora and fauna. You’ll understand why it was worth the wait as you sit on the patio snacking on tuna tartare at Charles Levine’s contemporary fine-dining venture. 2605 Quarry Lake Drive, Pikesville, 410-363-0900

Cosima: The rushing waters of the Jones Falls, an herb garden filled with rosemary and thyme, a flute of Proseco, and sexy Sicilian noodle dishes spell an ambiance that’s perfect for a little romance. 3000 Falls Road, 443-708-7352

For the Seafood Lover

Loch Bar: Take a front-row seat at this Chesapeake seafood bar and watch the boats bob in the Patapsco. Order a shot of one of the many rare whiskeys on hand, then toast to the inexplicable alchemy of sun, stars, and seafood towers. 240 International Dr., 443-961-8949

Ryleigh’s Oyster: So many outdoor spots in the ’burbs offer nothing but a view of a parking lot. Not so at the suburban outpost of this beloved Baltimore institution. With its hedges and white Adirondack chairs, think Lutherville-Timonium meets the Eastern Shore. 22 W. Padonia Road, Hunt Valley, 410-539-2093

For the Equestrian

The Oregon Grille: Smack dab in the middle of Hunt Valley’s horse country, this well-heeled spot boasts that miles-from-the-city feel. As you take in the natural world, consider a simple Cobb salad or a glass of Sauvignon Blanc from the deep wine list. 1201 Shawan Road, 410-771-0505

Manor Tavern: Gaze at the stars at this equine-themed spot. 15819 Old York Road, 410-771-8155.

The Valley Inn: This bustling Brooklandville tavern boasts a sylvan setting and a patio that’s the perfect place for sipping champagne on tap. 10501 Falls Road, 410-828-0002

The Milton Inn: This historic inn (where John Wilkes Booth learned his A, B, C’s) recently underwent a $400,000 renovation, including the addition of a new patio and a pergola with a retractable roof. 14833 York Road, Sparks, 410-771-4366