About the Margarita cocktail
The Margarita is one of the most popular cocktails in the United States, made with tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice. Its appeal is easy to understand: the drink is crisp, refreshing, and built around a simple balance of sour citrus, orange sweetness, and earthy agave flavor.
The exact origin of the Margarita is famously debated, with competing stories involving Mexican bartenders, socialites, dancers, hotel bars, cocktail books, and even celebrities like Peggy Lee. Whether it was invented once or independently discovered by several people, the Margarita has become one of the defining classic cocktails and a benchmark for tequila drinks.
