Margarita

/ˌmɑːrɡəˈriːtə/ noun

Definition

A popular cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and an orange liqueur, usually served with a salted rim.

Etymology

Spanish for 'daisy' (from Latin 'margarita' meaning pearl). The cocktail's origin is disputed, but it became popular in the 1930s-40s in Mexico.

Kelly Says

A margarita literally means 'daisy' in Spanish, but the cocktail's name origin is genuinely mysterious—bars claim different creators, but it became iconic because it's simply perfectly balanced sweet, sour, and strong.

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