Meanwhile, legend has it that in 1941, Margarita Henkel, the daughter of a German ambassador, happened in on bartender Don Carlos Orozco at a bar in Ensenada, Mexico, who was developing a new cocktail. But, since she also couldn't stand to drink the spirit straight, Cointreau, lemon juice, and a glass rimmed with salt were added to make it more palatable. Carlos "Danny" Herrera, owner of Rancho La Gloria, created the tipple for Ziegfeld Follies showgirl Marjorie King, who was sadly allergic to all hard liquor except, inexplicably, tequila. Others claim that the margarita was born at a Tijuana restaurant circa 1938. As a teenager during the 1930s, the then-unknown ingénue, née Margarita Cansino, performed at Agua Caliente Racetrack in Tijuana, Mexico where it's said the cocktail was created in her honor. Many would love to believe it was silver screen star Rita Hayworth. But the margarita is likely the only libation where namesakes come out of the woodwork to claim responsibility for the drink, either as creator or muse. With classic cocktails, the origin of names and recipes are often lost in time. Below, everything you need to know about the margarita's history, tips and techniques, recipes, and variations. This most classic blue agave vehicle has been enjoyed as a frozen blended drink, a diet-friendly cocktail, and a warm weather staple. The drink's simple and approachable mix of tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice promises good times to come-whether as a happy hour special or a gateway to the world of tequila. As Cinco de Mayo's unofficial calling card, and the backbone of Jimmy Buffett and Bethenny "Skinnygirl" Frankel's empires, it's easy to lose sight of the margarita's importance in the world of cocktails.
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