Margarita
Ingredients
Instructions
Combine the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until the drink is sufficiently chilled. Strain the drink into the chilled Cocktail glass. Rim the glass with the Salt.
Notes
Margarita is an official IBA cocktail.
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Margarita origin story
- Created by: Francisco "Pancho" Morales
- Created at: Tommy's Place Bar
- Country: Mexico
- Year: 1942
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Nutrition Facts
| Calories | Total Fat | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tequila | 106.7 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Triple sec | 25.0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 0.6 |
| Lime juice | 3.8 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Total | 135.4 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 0.7 |
About the ingredients
- Tequila: Tequila is a distilled beverage made from the blue agave plant, primarily in the area surrounding the city of Tequila 65 km (40 mi) northwest of Guadalajara, and in the Jaliscan Highlands (Los Altos de Jalisco) of the central western Mexican state of Jalisco. The red volcanic soils in the region of Tequila are well suited for growing the blue agave, and more than 300 million of the plants are harvested there each year. Agave grows differently depending on the region. Blue agaves grown in the highlands Los Altos region are larger and sweeter in aroma and taste. Agaves harvested in the valley region have a more herbaceous fragrance and flavor. Due to its historical and cultural importance, the region near Tequila was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006, the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila.
- Triple sec: Triple sec is an orange-flavoured liqueur that originated in France. It usually contains 20–40% alcohol by volume. Triple sec is rarely consumed neat, but is used in preparing many mixed drinks such as margaritas, cosmopolitans, sidecars, Long Island iced teas, and mai tais.
- Lime juice: Lime juice is a common ingredient in many cocktails, as it adds a tangy, citrus flavor. It is often used in combination with other ingredients such as sugar, alcohol, and other fruit juices to create a balanced, flavorful drink. Some popular cocktails that use lime juice include Margaritas, Daiquiris, Gimlets, and Mojitos. Lime juice can also be used as a garnish for drinks like the Margarita, and is also used in many non-alcoholic drinks like limeades and iced teas. It's a versatile ingredient that is used in many drinks and can add a refreshing taste to any cocktail.