Margarita
Margarita Cocktail
Many say this was named after famous Hollywood actress Rita Hayworth, whose real name was Margarita. Â She had this in Mexico, loved it, and it became her go-to drink. Â Before Marilyn Monroe, Ava Gardner or even Lauren Bacall, there was Rita Hayworth.
One of the most popular cocktails of all time, this is a very simple cocktail, based on the same formula of every other cocktail which is sugar and lime juice. Â Simply replace the main spirit of the gimlet, daiquiri, or whiskey with tequila, and you have a Margarita. Â The easiest version to remember is 3, 2, 1. Â 3 Parts tequila, 2 parts lime juice, 1 part sugar. Stir or shake over ice, and pour into a rocks glass or strain to serve straight up.
The salt garnish is optional. Probably to replenish the salt supply from sweating it out under the hot Mexican sun.
