Let’s have a margarita day

The traditional margarita is a Mexican and American drink that dates back to the 1930s.

The first known publication of the recipe dates back to the 1950s when the recipe called for an ounce of tequila, a dash of triple sec and squeezed lime juice.

These original ingredients normally included tequila, triple sec and lime juice but over the years, the flavours have developed and can find tons of variations of this drink.

February 22nd is a day set aside for celebrating this tasty drink.

Margarita is a Spanish word that means ‘Daisy’ which is a nickname for Margaret.

Margaritas are popular because, in addition to sweet and sour flavours, it includes salt.

Traditional margarita glasses are wide-rimmed and stemmed, for example, a champagne coupe.

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Tequila
• 1 tbsp. Salt
• Sliced Pineapple (garnish)
• 2-3 Lime Wedges
• 2 cups Ice cubes
• 1 cup Pineapple Juice
• 1 oz. Lemon Juice
• 1 oz. Lime Juice

Preparation

Step 1

In a cocktail shaker, add 1 cup of ice to shaker and pour in pineapple juice, lemon and lime juice and tequila.

Close the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-30 seconds.

Step 2

Prepare the cocktail glasses; take one lime wedge and coat the rim of the glasses with the flesh of the lime saturating the rim. Take the rim of the glass and coat with salt.

Step 3

Evenly pour the remaining cup of ice cubes into coated drinking glasses.

Step 4

Shake the contents in the cocktail shaker one more time.

Step 5

Pour margarita evenly into glasses garnishing with fresh pineapple wedges. Serve immediately and enjoy with friends and family.