For over six decades, the Margarita has been a staple since its debut in Mexico. Today, it's prepared across the globe. Its straightforward ingredients and delightful flavor have made it one of the world's most beloved cocktails. GoSeekNest shows you how to craft a Margarita in your own kitchen.
Historical background. The Margarita is thought to have emerged between 1936 and 1948 at a bar somewhere in South America. The precise venue and creator remain unknown. The theory of Mexican origin rests solely on tequila—the cocktail's key spirit—being most prevalent in Mexico.
Historians agree on one point: the drink was named after a woman called Marguerite. Whether she was a local celebrity or the lover of the cocktail's inventor has never been determined. I have omitted other origin stories (over a dozen exist) because none are backed by evidence.
Ingredients and ratios: Silver tequila – 40 ml; orange liqueur – 20 ml; lime juice – 40 ml; ice – 150 grams. The International Bartenders Association (IBA) recommends a 7:4:3 ratio (7 parts tequila, 4 orange liqueur, 3 lime juice). However, the traditional proportion is 2:1:2. In recent years, some bartenders have started adding salt to the mix, following the custom of drinking pure tequila. Personally, I prefer the time-tested classic recipe. Salt should only be used to rim the glass.
How to Make a Margarita
- Fill a shaker with ice. Add tequila, orange liqueur (Cointreau is recommended), and lime juice (lemon works as a substitute). Shake well.
- Wet the rim of a glass with water, then dip it into a dish of coarse salt. Shake off any extra salt so only a thin ring remains (refer to the image).
- Strain the shaker's contents into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge.
Preparing the Margarita
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