Margarita
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into glass filled with new ice
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Measurement Guide
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Fun Facts
Origin
The exact origins of the Margarita are shrouded in mystery, with several bartenders claiming to have invented it in the 1930s and 1940s. One popular story attributes its creation to Carlos "Danny" Herrera at his restaurant Rancho La Gloria, near Tijuana, Mexico, around 1938, for a dancer allergic to all hard liquor except tequila. The drink combines tequila, lime juice, and triple sec, served most famously in a salt-rimmed glass
Popularity
The Margarita gained widespread popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, particularly after the invention of the frozen Margarita machine in 1971 by restaurateur Mariano Martinez in Dallas, Texas. This invention allowed for mass production of the drink, making it a staple in Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants across America
Culture & History
The Margarita has had a significant cultural impact, especially in the United States, where it has become one of the most common and beloved cocktails. Its popularity helped to popularize Mexican cuisine and tequila in America. The drink is celebrated annually on National Margarita Day (February 22), and its iconic status is reflected in its frequent appearance in movies, songs, and popular media. The Margarita exemplifies the festive and social culture surrounding cocktail consumption, making it a perennial favorite at gatherings
