Margarita (1930-1940)

Nobody knows who exactly created the cocktail. Margarita is the Spanish word for “daisy,” or maybe a variation of the Daisy cocktail family.

One thing is for sure: it is a fantastic cocktail.

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Margarita

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Prep Time 2 minutes

Total Time 2 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 oz 100% Blanco tequila
• 1 oz Cointreau
• ¾ fresh lime juice
• ½ oz simple syrup – optional
• Coarse salt
• Lime wedge

Instructions

1. Combine the first three ingredients in a mixing glass with ice
2. Shake well and strain into a chilled salted cocktail glass.

Notes

Rim the glass only on the outside; otherwise, the salt will fall into the glass and change the
intended taste of the drink.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 269Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 584mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 2gSugar: 15gProtein: 1g