One cocktail to go, literally

Love frozen margaritas but want to stay in your pajamas? You can order them to go thanks to a Texas law that came out of the pandemic.

The big picture: Texas bars and restaurants were closed for much of 2020 as coronavirus cases spread across the state. They relied on to-go service to stay open.

• Gov. Greg Abbott issued a waiver in March 2020 to allow restaurants to sell alcohol — even mixed cocktails — to go. The measure became state law in 2021.

State of sip: Many North Texas restaurants still offer cocktails to go. And liquor stores, like Total Wine and Spec's, have delivery services.

• Some restaurants also offer large container drinks to go. For example, fans of Pie Tap's delicious frosé can order a gallon to take home.

The intrigue: There are also shops that just sell drinks to go.

• We recently visited Mr. Margarita's on Greenville Avenue to check out the options. The store also sells jell-o shots and edibles.

What we ordered: An $8, 12-ounce hurricane.

Six-word review: Cool perk. Bar drinks are better.