Tequila and mezcal
Margarita
- Base
- Tequila and mezcal
- Family
- Sour
- Era
- 1934–1969: post-war and tiki
- Date
- around 1936
- Glass
- Coupe
- Technique
- Shaken
- Flavour
- Citrus, Dry
- Strength
- Medium
- IBA list
- Contemporary Classics
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tequila | 50 ml |
| Triple sec | 20 ml |
| Lime juice | 15 ml |
| Salt (garnish) | for the rim |
| Lime wedge (garnish) | one |
Method
- Rim the glass with salt.
- Shake the ingredients with ice and strain into the glass.
Tools
Place of origin
Disputed origin: all the countries that claim it, or to which it is attributed, are shown.
Where it is most consumed
Very popular in the United States and Mexico.
An impression, not a measured figure
Curious stories
One version
Its history is uncertain and creation myths abound. There is a 1936 account by an Iowa newspaper editor, and a very similar recipe, the Picador, in a 1937 British book.
