There’s no doubt that margaritas are ideal for summertime — but the origin of the famous tequila-based tipple is full of loose ends.
Was it created in 1938 by Tijuana restaurant owner Carlos Herrera to impress the beautiful showgirl Marjorie King? Or, was the citrusy, salt-rimmed sipper named after the Texan socialite Margarita Sames who would serve it to guests at her Acapulco villa? Or perhaps it’s a riff on the Prohibition-era daisy cocktails (after all ‘margarita’ means daisy in Spanish).
Here’s what we do know: A classic margarita is absolutely crushable — and that’s one delicious fact. Try El Catrin's margarita recipe below, and watch the video to see how it's done.
