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Named One Of The Country’s Best Margaritas, Try The Imaginative Meowgarita At A New Mexico Art Installation

Meow Wolf in Santa Fe offers a whimsical margarita experience at its Float Cafe & Bar, featuring the colorful Meowgarita.

Published Mar 7, 2020

Written by 

Monica Spencer

If you're craving that perfect blend of tequila and citrus right here in New Mexico, then you've stopped at the right place. In February, Forbes Magazine featured the top margaritas to sample around the country and a signature cocktail at Santa Fe's Meow Wolf just happened to make the list.

The name Meow Wolf immediately brings to mind a colorful, quirky, and imaginative art installation.

Colorful "Meow Wolf" sign on a building with whimsical illustrations against a blue sky.
Sarah Nichols/Flickr

Located in Santa Fe, Meow Wolf is known for its immersive experience that allows you to fully participate in art in every way.

In fact, its Float Cafe & Bar extends that eccentric encounter.

A group of friends joyfully toasting with drinks at a vibrant bar, colorful lights in the background.
Meow Wolf/Facebook

Found inside the art installation, the cafe and bar is just as playful in both its décor and its drinks.

Just one look at its signature Meowgarita and you'll understand that dedication to whimsy.

A colorful cocktail topped with fluffy pink cotton candy, set against a vibrant, illuminated background.
Meow Wolf Santa Fe/Facebook

One of a half dozen carefully crafted cocktails on its drink menu, the Meowgarita is a colorful dream.

The margarita features some traditional ingredients—a reposado tequila, Cointreau, and fresh lime juice—topped with a butterfly pea flower tea and wispy cotton candy.

A colorful cocktail topped with fluffy cotton candy, sitting on a bar counter with vibrant lighting.
Carter Sutton/Google

As for flavor, it combines the necessary elements of sweet and sour with the right amount of color and whimsy for a picture-perfect opportunity.

Other drinks on the menu follow suit. The cocktails are colorful creations...

A colorful layered drink in a glass, featuring purple and orange hues, garnished with a lime slice and colorful rim.
Meow Wolf Santa Fe/Facebook

...as are the alcohol-free options, like coffees, cocoas, and teas.

A mug filled with hot chocolate topped with colorful marshmallows, next to a retro-style menu card.
Meow Wolf/Facebook

Yes, that most certainly is a purple hot cocoa sprinkled with Lucky Charms!

Which drink do you hope to try during your next visit?

A green smoothie in a glass, topped with melon balls and green caviar, alongside a test tube filled with colorful beads.
Float/Google

Float Cafe & Bar is located inside the Meow Wolf art installation in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Map showing the location of Meow Wolf, an interactive art and surreal haunted house in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Google Maps

The cafe is open Wednesday through Monday starting at 10 a.m. It is closed on Tuesdays. Details about the quirky menu, special events, and more by visiting the Meow Wolf website or Facebook page.

Website: meowwolf.com

Facebook: Meow Wolf

Address: 1352 Rufina Circle, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Phone: 505-395-6369

Once you've wined, dined, and taken in some incredible art, you might be on the lookout for a dessert to top your dining experience in Santa Fe. You won't regret stopping by La Lecheria for some incredible craft ice cream. Read more in This Charming Ice Cream Shop Has Some Of The Best Hard Scoop In New Mexico.

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