This summer, make plans for happy hour at Flying Pig Tavern & Tap, which opened in Bethlehem in May 2023.
The Cucumber Margarita, pictured here, is made with 1800 Cucumber & Jalapeño tequila, fresh-squeezed lime juice, simple syrup and muddled cucumbers. The cocktail is served on the rocks with a cucumber and lime garnish, and a Tajin rim.
Jada Johnson, bar manager, and Nathan Teada, general manager, describe the drink's flavor profile as fresh and clean. While the cocktail is available to order year-round, it's perfect for summer sipping. “Combining fresh in-house ingredients, we create a unique refreshing drink,” they say. “A twist on a classic.”
The Cucumber Margarita is one of Flying Pig's top sellers: “Guests seem to really love the freshness of the cucumber and fresh lime juice combined with the spiciness of the jalapeños.”
Enjoy the beverage with the restaurant's Bacon Trio Rack (hand-cut smoked bacon marinated in maple chili, honey sesame and candied bourbon) for the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. As with most margaritas, it also goes great with any of Flying Pig's fajitas.
Appetizers (like the Bacon Trio Rack) are 50 percent off during happy hour, which runs from 4–6 p.m. Monday through Friday and also promises $1 off draft beers, cocktails and wine. “Every month or so you will see a new batch of delicious cocktails,” share Johnson and Teada. The pair calls their Lavender Martini their number-one bestseller, describing it as fresh, sweet and tart all at the same time.
1313 Center St., Bethlehem | 610.871.5150 | flyingpigbethlehem.com
Published as "Drink This" in the July 2024 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.
