Margarita Recipe for Friday Night

 

 

Fun History of the Margarita:

The history of the margarita is a bit hazy, with several stories claiming to be the origin of this beloved cocktail. Here are a couple of fun anecdotes:

 

1. The Classic Origin Story:
   • One popular story traces the origins of the margarita back to Mexico in the 1930s or 1940s. According to this tale, a bartender named Carlos "Danny" Herrera created the drink for a customer who was allergic to most spirits but could tolerate tequila. Herrera mixed tequila with lime juice and a splash of triple sec, creating what would later become known as the margarita.
2. The American Socialite Influence:
   • Another story attributes the creation of the margarita to a Dallas socialite named Margarita Sames. As the story goes, Sames concocted the drink for her guests at a house party in Acapulco, Mexico, in 1948. Her recipe consisted of tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice, shaken with ice and served in salt-rimmed glasses. One of her guests, a well-known American hotelier, purportedly brought the recipe back to the United States, helping to popularize the margarita north of the border.

 

Here's a classic margarita recipe followed by a fun history of the drink:

 

Classic Margarita Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 oz (60ml) tequila
• 1 oz (30ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
• 3/4 oz (22.5ml) triple sec or orange liqueur
• 1/2 oz (15ml) simple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
• Ice
• Salt (for rimming the glass, optional)
• Lime wedge (for garnish)

 

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Glass:
   • If desired, rim a margarita glass with salt. To do this, run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass to moisten it, then dip the rim into salt spread on a plate.
2. Mix the Ingredients:
   • In a shaker filled with ice, combine the tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, triple sec or orange liqueur, and simple syrup (if using).
   • Shake well until chilled, about 15-20 seconds.
3. Serve:
   • Strain the margarita mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
   • Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
   • Serve and enjoy responsibly!

 

 

Regardless of its exact origins, the margarita has since become one of the most iconic and beloved cocktails worldwide, enjoyed by countless people in various forms and flavors. Whether you prefer it on the rocks, frozen, or flavored with fruits, the margarita remains a timeless classic that's perfect for any occasion. Cheers!