The Margarita: A Tequila Daisy with a Twisty History

Imagine what it would feel like to be able to say you were the first person to sail around the world step on the moon or get bombed on Margaritas the people behind those first two achievements are legendary but most people don't know about the hero who invented the most popular mixed drink in America so today we're going to take a look at the first person to ever get drunk off a margarita let us know what other mixed drinks you would like to hear about okay next up Margaritaville but uh hopefully not the Jurassic world location we realize not everyone is a bartender so we're going to start with the very Basics here a margarita is a type of mixed drink known as a sour cocktail that's a category which also includes well-known

Classics like the daiquiri gimlet and whiskey sour so it's in good company although some recipes call for light syrup a margarita is generally composed of just three fundamental ingredients tequila Triple Sec and lime juice it can be served shaken with ice which is known as one the Rocks shaken without ice or straight up as po Abdul might say or blended with ice which gets you what they call a frozen margarita regardless of which you pick it's then typically served in a glass with salt on its rim to counteract the possible bitter taste of the orange Lor and or the tequila the fourth ingredient is Regret but that's optional the glass is usually a variation of a traditional champagne glass known as a margarita glass which makes it easy to remember

Margaritas are also frequently served in old-fashioned glasses but to paraphrase the Fast and Furious franchise it doesn't matter how good the glass looks it's all about how the drink tastes to further paraphrase Fast and Furious the cool glass doesn't hurt either the taste of a good margarita should be a perfect Perfect Blend of sweet-salty sour and bitter that's a lot to ask of anyone drink and of course, all margaritas are not made equal some are made by the manager's cousin but balancing such a wide variety of flavors might actually be the Ace of the margarita sleeve if cocktails wore shirts and played cards believe it or not the margarita is one of the world's most popular drinks it's also the single most popular mixed drink in

Margarita Madness: America's Love Affair with the Classic Cocktail

America a title it has held for decades in fact Americans drank 185,000 Margaritas per hour back in 2008 and Tequila sales have shot through the roof ever since I like tequila in 2021 the casual dining chain Chili's revealed that they sell over 20 million Margaritas a year which makes a lot of sense if you've ever lived in Mir a chilies since there aren't enough Jimmy Buffett fans in the world to account for all those orders we assume it must be about the drink's broad flavor profile whatever the case according to the the people at Forbes the increasing popularity of tequila and mescal indicates that the margarita probably won't be losing its popularity anytime soon the margarita is a wildly popular cocktail that has a fascinating origin story in fact it has several fascinating origin stories each attributing the drink to a completely different person no one knows who was really behind it so we're just going to round up the usual suspects and let you figure it out suspect number one is as Carlos Danny Herrera in 1938 Herrera was the owner of

Rancho L Gloria a Mexican restaurant located somewhere between Tiana and Rosarito in Baja California Legend has it Herrera mixed up the first Margarita for Marjorie King a former dancer for the zig Feld Foles which made her a big deal back then King was allegedly allergic to most forms of liquor but could drink tequila even though she didn't quite love the taste to accommodate her Herrera improvised a cocktail using ingredient similar to those used in a common tequila shot lime juice and salt and Presto the first

Margarita was born Herrera himself bitterly defended this version of events until his dying day but not everyone buys it for one medical experts have pointed to the unlikelihood that a person would be allergic to almost all forms of liquor except tequila the people at Jose quo don't buy it either although to be fair they do have some skin in the game they point the finger at suspect number number two an anonymous bartender they don't seem to know his name but they do seem to know he created and christened the cocktail in honor of

Mexican showgirl Rita delar Roa just goes to prove the old saying if you invent something famous always name it after yourself interestingly the connection to the name Rita features in another proposed origin story in this one movie actress Rita Hayworth most famous for appearing in a poster in the hash

Shank Redemption tried the pre-existing cocktail at a bar in Mexico in 1940 she liked it and the people there liked her so they immediately renamed the drink in her honor her real name being Margarita Canino that's a pretty fine story but still others claim that the drink was first invented by Dallas socialite Margarita Sams who named it for herself but if a direct connection to a woman named Margarita strikes you is a little too on the nose you might be on to something that's because in Spanish the word Margarita means

The Margarita: A Tequila Daisy with a Twisty History

Daisy and as many experts including cocktail historian David wander have noted Daisy is a family of cocktails made with Citrus juice syrup and a base lur Brandy daisies first became popular in the 19th century and a margarita is basically just a tequila

Daisy along these lines some have raised the possibility the drink was first mixed by an Irish bartender named Madden who was working in Mexico in 1936 calling it a tequila Daisy Madden sold it to an American newspaper editor explaining he had invented it serendipitously when he went to make a daisy and accidentally grabbed the tequila instead of the Brandy hey it makes a good story, in any event, a recipe for an unnamed similar cocktail appeared in the 1930 publication my new cocktail book by

GF steel and a recipe for a tequila Daisy appeared in the Syracuse Herald in 1936 interestingly the first published recipe for the drink under the name Margarita didn't come along until 1953 despite all the colorful suspects and entertainment in origin stories and their are dozens of others given the fact that the margarita is just a variation of a pre-existing formula makes it likely that the drink didn't have one single inventor okay so we can't tell you for certain who invented the margarita but we can tell you who invented the frozen margarita machine universally acknowledged as the single most important technological innovation of the 20th century although we may need to get some sources for that the story the frozen margarita machine begins in Texas in 1971

Mariano Martinez was running the anonymous restaurant Marianos on Greenville Avenue in Dallas and business was going mostly pretty well the exception was the Margaritas which customers complained were inconsistent to put it nicely now as we previously explained Americans drink a lot of margaritas so if you run a restaurant that's definitely not where you want to be coming up short Martinez knew he had to do something it's not like he was just going to find a revolutionary new way to serve Margaritas except that's exactly what he did as is often the case

Martinez wasn't searching for inspiration when it struck he was searching for coffee it had been a long frustrating night at the restaurant so he stopped at 7eleven on the way home to get his caffeine fix while he was there he noticed some kids filling up their cups at the Slurpee machine and he suddenly wondered if the same type of machine could be used to freeze and dispense margaritas it was just crazy enough to work he tried to buy the Slurpee machine from 7-Eleven but they wouldn't sell him one telling him that alcohol wouldn't freeze anyway so he ran out and bought himself a soft serve ice cream machine and after some adjustments, he hit the jackpot on May 11th,, 1971

The Frozen Margarita: From Revolutionary Invention to Global Phenomenon

Mariano Martinez made the world's first frozen margarita pale green sherbet in case you were wondering it became wildly popular changed the tequila business forever and is now ubiquitous in bars and restaurants around the world it was so historically important his prototype even wound up in the Smithsonian museum in Washington DC hey they like to party on the mall these days America is a nation divided over whether a margarita is better

Frozen or On the Rocks according to a 2022 survey the nation is pretty much split right down the middle on the subject with 52% saying rocks and 48% opting for Frozen the same survey showed the two most popular Tequilas were Patron and José quero with no other brand exceeding 133% of the market the survey also revealed that about 30% of participants preferred sea salt on their glass compared to about 25% who like sugar 20% who liked table salt 15% who wanted chili lime salt and everyone else just didn't use anything as far as overall preparation the survey revealed that the residents of

Delaware Indiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri and South Carolina generally prefer frozen margaritas made with José quo and sea salt folks from Colorado Connecticut Massachusetts New Jersey New York North Carolina Pennsylvania Texas Virginia however prefer Patron and sea salt on the Rocks but the number one most popular combination is Jose quero on the rocks with sea salt of course there are also amazing specialty

Margaritas are to be found everywhere the secret to lounge in Santa Fe, for example, makes a smoked Sage Margarita made from aunia Reposado mixed with lime juice and orange Lor and Juan's flaming fajitas and Cantina in Las Vegas makes what they call Manuel's margarita with premium tequila Citrus juice agave and a touch of grand marer big star Chicago makes a spicy margarita with orange kurta and lime and Mariano's Honda in Dallas makes their tickled pink margarita with Herradura

Rosado lime juice and chamber but that's it's just the tip of the tequila-enhanced Iceberg Pepe Osaka's fish taco Tequila Bar and Grill in Colorado makes a wicked looking Margarita Azul with blue kurta oel Cina Mexicana makes their famous Mescal Margarita right in the nation's capital and ca be Grill in Austin does an avocado

Margarita that the internet loves to try and imitate all this is to say that we're living through an honest-to-goodness Margarita Renaissance a margarita since if you will and it's 5:00 somewhere so we're pretty sure you will so what do you think and are you a fan of the margarita let us know in the comments below and while you're at it check out some of these other videos from our weird history

Section	Details
Introduction	The article discusses the origins and popularity of the margarita, the most popular mixed drink in America. It mentions legendary achievements and introduces the idea of exploring the first person to get drunk off a margarita.
Basics of a Margarita	A margarita is a type of mixed drink known as a sour cocktail. It typically consists of tequila, Triple Sec, and lime juice. It can be served on the rocks, straight up, or blended with ice. The drink is usually served in a margarita glass with a salt rim.
Popularity	Margaritas are the most popular mixed drink in America, with Americans drinking 185,000 margaritas per hour in 2008. Tequila sales have been rising, and in 2021, Chili's sold over 20 million margaritas. The drink's broad flavor profile is likely a reason for its sustained popularity.
Origin Stories	There are several origin stories for the margarita: 1. Carlos Danny Herrera (1938) made it for Marjorie King, who was allergic to most liquors except tequila. 2. An anonymous bartender named it after Mexican showgirl Rita de la Rosa. 3. Actress Rita Hayworth (real name Margarita Cansino) had the drink named after her in Mexico. 4. Dallas socialite Margarita Sames named it for herself. 5. The margarita is a variation of a tequila daisy, a type of cocktail. 6. Irish bartender Madden invented it as a "tequila daisy."
First Frozen Margarita Machine	Mariano Martinez invented the first frozen margarita machine in 1971 in Dallas, Texas, using a soft serve ice cream machine after being inspired by a 7-Eleven Slurpee machine. His invention became wildly popular and changed the tequila business forever. The original machine is now in the Smithsonian Museum.
Survey Results on Margarita Preferences	A 2022 survey showed a near-even split between preferences for frozen margaritas (48%) and margaritas on the rocks (52%). The most popular tequilas were Patron and José Cuervo. Preferences for glass rim seasoning were varied, with sea salt being the most popular. Regional preferences included: Frozen margaritas with José Cuervo and sea salt (Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, South Carolina) Margaritas on the rocks with Patron and sea salt (Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia) The number one combination was José Cuervo on the rocks with sea salt.
Specialty Margaritas	Examples of specialty margaritas from various locations include: Smoked Sage Margarita at Secreto Lounge, Santa Fe Manuel's Margarita at Juan's Flaming Fajitas and Cantina, Las Vegas Spicy Margarita at Big Star, Chicago Tickled Pink Margarita at Mariano's Hacienda, Dallas Margarita Azul at Pepe Osaka's Fish Taco Tequila Bar and Grill, Colorado Mescal Margarita at Oyamel Cocina Mexicana, Washington, D.C. Avocado Margarita at Curra's Grill, Austin
Conclusion	The article concludes by stating that we are living through a "Margaritassance," a resurgence in the popularity and variety of margaritas. It encourages readers to share their thoughts on margaritas and explore other related videos.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Margaritas

Q1: What is a margarita?

• A margarita is a type of mixed drink known as a sour cocktail. It typically consists of tequila, Triple Sec, and lime juice. It can be served on the rocks, straight up, or blended with ice.

Q2: What are the key ingredients of a margarita?

• The key ingredients of a margarita are tequila, Triple Sec, and lime juice. It is often served with a salted rim to counteract the potential bitterness of the drink.

Q3: What types of glasses are margaritas typically served in?

• Margaritas are usually served in a traditional champagne glass known as a margarita glass. They can also be served in old-fashioned glasses.

Q4: How popular are margaritas in the United States?

• Margaritas are the most popular mixed drink in America. In 2008, Americans drank 185,000 margaritas per hour. In 2021, Chili's sold over 20 million margaritas, indicating the drink's broad and sustained popularity.

Q5: Who is credited with inventing the margarita?

• There are several origin stories for the margarita, with no single definitive inventor. Some of the key suspects include:
• Carlos Danny Herrera in 1938, who created it for Marjorie King.
• An anonymous bartender who named it after Mexican showgirl Rita de la Rosa.
• Actress Rita Hayworth, had the drink named after her real name, Margarita Cansino.
• Dallas socialite Margarita Sames, named it for herself.
• Irish bartender Madden, called it a "tequila daisy."

Q6: Who invented the frozen margarita machine?

• The frozen margarita machine was invented by Mariano Martinez in 1971 in Dallas, Texas. Inspired by a Slurpee machine at 7-Eleven, Martinez adapted a soft-serve ice cream machine to create the world's first frozen margarita.

Q7: What are the most popular ways to serve a margarita?

• According to a 2022 survey, 52% of Americans prefer their margaritas on the rocks, while 48% prefer them frozen. The most popular combination is José Cuervo on the rocks with sea salt.

Q8: What are some notable specialty margaritas?

• Some examples of specialty margaritas include:
• Smoked Sage Margarita at Secreto Lounge, Santa Fe
• Manuel's Margarita at Juan's Flaming Fajitas and Cantina, Las Vegas
• Spicy Margarita at Big Star, Chicago
• Tickled Pink Margarita at Mariano's Hacienda, Dallas
• Margarita Azul at Pepe Osaka's Fish Taco Tequila Bar and Grill, Colorado
• Mescal Margarita at Oyamel Cocina Mexicana, Washington, D.C.
• Avocado Margarita at Curra's Grill, Austin

Q9: Are margaritas likely to lose their popularity?

• Given the increasing popularity of tequila and mezcal, it is unlikely that margaritas will lose their popularity anytime soon. The broad flavor profile and versatility of the drink continue to appeal to a wide audience.

Q10: How can I make a margarita at home?

• Combine tequila, Triple Sec, and lime juice to make a classic margarita. Shake with ice and serve in a glass with a salted rim. You can adjust the proportions to taste and experiment with variations such as frozen or flavored margaritas.