Margarita
A classic and refreshing Mexican cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur, often served with a salted rim.
Ingredients
- Tequila 2 oz (60ml)
- Triple Sec (or Cointreau) 1 oz (30ml)
- Fresh Lime Juice 1 oz (30ml)
- Simple Syrup (optional) 0.5 oz (15ml)
- Salt For rimming the glass
- Ice As needed
- Lime Wheel For garnish
Instructions
- Rim the glass with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it in salt.
- Fill a shaker with ice and add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup (if using).
- Shake well for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled margarita glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
History & Origins
The origins of the Margarita are debated, with various claims dating back to the 1930s and 1940s. One popular story attributes its invention to socialite Margarita Sames, who allegedly created it in 1948 in Acapulco, Mexico. Others suggest it evolved from the Daisy cocktail, replacing brandy with tequila. Regardless of its origin, the Margarita remains one of the most popular cocktails in the world.