Margarita
TypeCocktail
OriginMexico
First Known1930s
About Margarita
Multiple origin stories. The salt rim balances sour lime and strong tequila. Frozen margarita machines were invented in 1971 in Dallas. Americans consume 185,000 margaritas per hour on average. The classic uses blanco tequila, Cointreau, and fresh lime juice.
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