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The History of the Margarita Cocktail: A Refreshing Mexican Classic
The Margarita cocktail, a refreshing and delightful drink, has a fascinating history dating back to the 1930s in Mexico. There are several legends about its origin, but the most accepted one is that it was created by bartender Carlos “Danny” Herrera in Tijuana, Mexico.
Legend has it that in 1938, a beautiful lady named Marjorie King visited Rancho La Gloria restaurant, where Danny worked. Marjorie was allergic to all liquors except tequila, but she found its taste too strong to drink it straight. Inspired, Danny mixed tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice with ice, thus creating the Margarita cocktail, named after his muse: Marjorie (Margarita in Spanish).
Margarita Cocktail Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 oz (60 ml) of reposado tequila
- 1 oz (30 ml) of triple sec (orange liqueur)
- 1 oz (30 ml) of fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) of agave syrup (or sugar)
- Ice
- Salt for rimming the glass (optional)
- Lime or lemon slice for garnish
Instructions:
- Rim the glass with salt, if desired. Rub the rim of the glass with a lime or lemon slice and dip it into a plate with salt to adhere.
- In a shaker, add the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and agave syrup. Fill the shaker halfway with ice.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into a glass with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime or lemon slice.
And there you have it! Now you can enjoy an authentic Margarita cocktail.