Cheers! On National Margarita Day

Although the holiday falls on a Saturday this year, National Margarita Day is celebrated every year on the same day, February 22.

Having just returned from Mexico, where we engaged in copious research for this post, here are a few pictures below:

A Few Facts about Margaritas 

• The origins of this famous drink are uncertain. Some claim it was borne in Mexico, others say Texas, somewhere between 1930 and 1940.

• While there are many interesting variations in terms of flavors and ingredients, according to The IBA (IBA Official list of Cocktails) the standard proportions of a margarita are 50% tequila, 29% Cointreau, and 21% fresh lime juice.

• Margaritas can be served frozen, on ice and straight up. They can be made with or without salt on the rim of the glass.

• Margaritas can be made with any type of tequila—blanco, reposado or anejo; each changes the character of the drink.

• The fanciest and most expensive Margaritas is called the “Cadillac” because the ingredients include Grand Marnier and reposado instead of blanco tequila.

• Contrary to what you may guess, the Margarita is not the most popular tequila-based cocktail in Mexico. It’s the Paloma (made either with tequila and grapefruit-flavored soda or with grapefruit juice and club soda, both with lime).

When traveling have you tried new cocktails that you now imbibe at home?

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*This post is part of a foodie LinkUp on Marcia Maynes Inside Journeys.