Margarita
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For an island in Venezuela with this name, see Isla Margarita.
The Margarita or "marguerita" is the most common of tequila-based cocktails. It is reportedly named after Rita Hayworth, whose real name was Margarita Carmen Cansino. While they are more commonly served "on the rocks," margaritas are often served as a frozen or blended drink. Most margaritas are lime flavored, but strawberry or other flavors are not uncommon, especially when frozen.The word 'margarita' is Spanish for 'daisy'.
Recipe:
- 3 parts of tequila
- 2 parts orange flavored liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Triple Sec, or Curacao)
- 1 part of fresh lime juice
Preparation for "rocks" margarita (over ice cubes):
- Combine ingredients in an ice filled shaker - shake until cold.
- Moisten rim of glass with lime.
- Rotate rim against coarse salt, to salt the outside but not the inside of the rim.
- Fill glass with ice cubes.
- Pour contents of shaker into glass.
- Garnish with slice or wedge of lime.
External link
- Tequila Jones Tavern: The Place for Everything Tequila! (http://www.tequilajones.com)
- Margarita Forums - Recipes and Chat about Margaritas. (http://www.drinkmargaritas.com)