The truth will probably never be known, but it probably doesn’t make any difference. No matter who had the idea first, the margarita is well-established and now has any number of variations. Shaken or frozen, salt or no salt, or with almost any fruit you can imagine, we consume margaritas in abundance, accounting for a large portion of the five million cases of tequila sold in the United States each year.
The Ultimate Margarita Recipe
- 3 parts tequila
- 2 parts Cointreau
- 1 part fresh squeezed lime juice
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with crushed ice, and shake to blend. Strain into a cocktail glass garnished with a salt rim (optional).
Who would have thought that a margarita was so simple? Forget the blender and the bottle of mixer – the tequila is the star. For the best results, use only 100% blue agave tequila, and go for a reposado, which is aged longer and will make a smoother drink than the silver or gold tequilas. Your taste buds will be amazed at the difference.