What you need to know about the Margarita cocktail

Margaritas are one of the most popular and refreshing drinks worldwide. With its combination of tequila and lime juice, this cocktail is perfect to enjoy on those hot days or during a party with friends. But do you know anything else about margaritas? Here we tell you more about this iconic drink.

Origin of Margaritas

The exact origin of margaritas is uncertain, but it is believed that they were created at some point in the 1940s in Mexico. It is said that a bartender in Tijuana combined tequila and lime juice to create this refreshing drink and, while falling in love with the beauty of a young dancer, Margarita Carmen Casino, he named the cocktail after her. What he did not know is that over time this dancer would become an acclaimed Hollywood artist. Since then, margaritas have become one of the most popular drinks worldwide.

Curious Facts about Margaritas

  1. This drink is so well-known that National Margarita Day is celebrated on February 22nd in the United States to commemorate its existence.
  2. The ingredients for a classic Margarita are tequila, fresh lime juice, salt, and lime wedges.
  3. It is one of the most popular drinks and its sales make up 18% of the cocktail market.
  4. Why the salted rim glass? The salt is actually present on the rim to enhance the sour and sweet flavors of the drink. Only a pinch of salt around the rim is needed to enhance the flavors of this classic and refreshing cocktail.
  5. World Margarita Championship: Every year, the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance and Tucson Original restaurants partner for the World Margarita Championship. For the event, chefs and bartenders compete for the best exclusive margarita. There are also tastings of other margaritas, tequilas, and world-class southwestern cuisine.
  6. Silk Stocking Margarita: The most expensive Margarita in the United States. It was created at Selena Rosa restaurant in New York City in 2018 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the invention of the margarita. The cost? $2,500 USD, which is justifiable considering it is made with a $1,500 bottle of Tequila Clase Azul Ultra Añejo.
  7. At 26 years old, Dallas Mariano Martinez invented the first frozen Margarita machine in 1971.

At Señor Frog’s, we know that a good margarita is the key to having a good time. That’s why we’ve perfected our margarita recipe over the years to ensure that each one is the best you can taste.

So now you know, don’t wait any longer to try the best margarita at Señor Frog’s! Come with your friends and family, and ask for it in a yard accompanied by the best atmosphere to make your experience unique and unforgettable.

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