Restaurant goer Marjorie King declared she was allergic to all spirits except tequila, but didn't like to drink the spirit straight.
What inspired him? A picky dancer, it seems. Where The Margarita Was Invented & How It Got Its NameĬarlos "Danny" Herrera, owner of Tijuana restaurant Rancho La Gloria, claims he invented the drink in 1938. Twisting the glass in salt can cause some of it to fall into the glass, altering the flavor profile of the cocktail. Lastly, to really make the perfect Margarita, Mix recommends salting the drink by rubbing lime on the outside of the glass and then rolling it in salt. Mix emphasizes that the tequila used should always be 100 percent Blue Weber agave, and says that there is absolutely no substitute for freshly squeezed lime juice. However, if you’re running low on time or don’t have any limes in the house, store bought juice will do in a pinch! What’s the secret to a good Margarita?Īccording to Ivy Mix, esteemed bartender and co-owner of Brooklyn-based FIASCO! Wine and Spirits, the secret to a good Margarita lies in the caliber of the ingredients used. Store bought lime juice can also contain added sugars and artificial flavors, which may impact the true taste of a Margarita. Oftentimes, bottled lime juice only contains a certain percentage of fresh juice with the remainder consisting of lime juice substitutes, like lime oil, to give additional flavor.
When making a classic Margarita, it’s always best to use freshly squeezed lime juice for optimal flavor. Can you use store bought lime juice for Margaritas? Depending on your tequila and triple sec of choice, the alcohol content of a Margarita will range anywhere from 27.5 percent to 35 percent. Tequila typically has an ABV of around 40 percent while triple sec’s ABV can range anywhere from 15 to 30 percent. Margarita FAQ What is a classic Margarita made of?Ī classic Margarita is made of Blanco tequila, lime juice, and triple sec, shaken with ice, and then served in a rocks glass on the rocks with a salt rim and a lime wedge for garnish.
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