The Margarita is one of the most popular cocktails among Americans, so much so that the 21 February is National Margarita Day.
Although there are many versions of Margarita, there is a growing tendency to enjoy classic cocktails, so we tell you how prepare a perfect Margarita at home.
This cocktail with tequila that emerged in Mexico at the end of the decade of 1930 or principles of 1940 and that it is very simple in its preparation. To prepare a Margarita you only need: white tequila, lemon juice, triple sec and ice.
How to prepare a classic Margarita
Ingredients: 1 ½ ounces of white tequila ¾ ounce Cointreau or other triple sec ¾ ounce fresh lime juice ½ ounce agave syrup (optional) Ice
Preparation: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila, Cointreau and lemon juice. Shake well and pour into a salt-rimmed glass with ice; you can garnish with a slice of lime.
Among the ingredients you can also mix agave syrup that emphasizes the natural flavor of the tequila agave. The quality of the tequila is key. Opt for a white tequila made from 100% agave.
Who invented the Margarita
One of the most popular versions about the origin of the Margarita states that the drink was invented in 1938 by Carlos “Danny” Herrera at his Tijuana roadside restaurant.
The cocktail would be prepared for a client, Marjorie King, a young dancer, showgirl and actress, she was allergic to liquor but not to tequila. Danny decided to call his new cocktail Margarita, the Spanish form for Marjorie.
A number of versions have been created from the classic Margarita. Adding ingredients ranging from strawberry and peach to mango and berries, ginger, using brandy instead of triple sec; there are also skinny versions.
The skinny Margarita is a lighter interpretation of the classic Margarita. With substitutions in the triple sec and part of the sweetener. With a little fresh orange juice to soften the citrus flavor of the lime and a soft touch of agave. Includes: tequila, fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice and clear agave nectar.
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