We Tried Every Margarita on the Menu So You Don’t Have To
The Ultimate Margarita Showdown at Margaritaville Fort Myers Beach
At 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill, Margaritaville Fort Myers Beach
If paradise had a taste, it would be here—with the sun, sand and margaritas making every hour feel like happy hour. We sampled every margarita on the menu so you don’t have to—and ranked them based on flavor, creativity and that signature island vibe 🌴.
🥇 Top Tier (Must-Sips)
Last Mango in Paris
Margaritaville Last Mango Tequila, Cointreau, house blend & cranberry splash. Bright, tropical and joyfully sippable.
Score: 9/10
Uptown Top Shelf Margarita
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado, Cointreau, house blend, Gran Gala float. Sophisticated, smooth, expertly balanced.
Score: 8.8/10
Perfect Margarita
Gold & silver tequilas, triple sec, orange Curaçao, lime juice. A crisp, no-frills classic—even aficionados will approve.
Score: 8.5/10
🌞 Sunny Crowd Favorites
Who’s to Blame
Margaritaville Gold Tequila, triple sec & house blend—served frozen or on the rocks. Fun, familiar, crowd-pleasing.
Score: 8/10
Watermelon Margarita
Espolòn Blanco, triple sec, fresh watermelon puree, house blend. Sweet, refreshing, summery.
Score: 8.2/10
🎉 Spirited Twists
Fins to the Left
Silver tequila, blue Curaçao, with the classic margarita base. A playful, colorful twist.
Score: 7.5/10
North of the Border
Tito’s vodka swaps in for tequila, with the familiar triple sec + house blend, topped with Sprite. Light, citrusy sip.
Score: 7/10
🔥 Bold & Boozy
Mango Sunset Margarita
Patrón Silver, Gran Gala, peach schnapps, mango puree & house base. A bright, layered mango explosion.
Score: 7.8/10 margaritavilleresorts.com
Tropical Fruit Margarita
Gold tequila, triple sec, your choice of strawberry, raspberry or mango puree—frozen perfection.
Score: 7.9/10
🚤 Honorable Mentions: Boat Drinks
These aren’t margaritas, but are totally worth diving into:
5 o’Clock Somewhere – Rum + passion fruit tequila + hurricane-proof rum + juices & grenadine – lush & islandy 5oclocksomewheretimessquare.com+9margaritavilleresorts.com+9compasshotel.com+9
Incommunicado – Tequila, vodka, rum, gin, triple sec + juices – all‑out boozy party in a glass
Coco Cabana, Watermelon Wave, Sun Burn, Tranquil Waters – fruity, tropical sensations with infinite vacation vibes
🍹 Final Verdict
For that instant island getaway in a glass, Last Mango in Paris steals the show—it’s mouthwateringly tropical without going overboard. Want to feel luxe? Uptown Top Shelf is your go-to. And for the purists, Perfect Margarita delivers classic excellence with zero fuss.
Pro Tips
Frozen vs. on the rocks? Frozen makes them smoother; on the rocks keeps flavors vivid.
Sampling vibe: Try a round of three—Last Mango, Uptown and Perfect—for a top-tier trifecta.
About the Spot
Perched poolside at Fins Up! Beach Club, the 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill serves up tropical drinks and bites with a killer Gulf view. Live music, vibrant crowd, and that signature Margaritaville energy, every day feels like a weekend.
Bottom Line
Experience paradise sip by sip. Our ranking helps you find your perfect pour here at Margaritaville Fort Myers Beach. No matter what you choose, one thing’s certain: it's always 5 o’Clock Somewhere. Cheers to sun, sand and stunning margaritas! 🍹