The Secret Behind the Margarita’s Name! 🍹

Here's a fun fact to impress your friends at your next happy hour: The Margarita, one of the most popular cocktails in the world, has a mysterious origin! While there are many stories, one of the most famous involves a Texas socialite named Margarita Sames. She claimed to have invented the cocktail in 1948 while vacationing in Acapulco, mixing together tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice to create the perfect poolside drink.

Whether it’s true or just a great tale, one thing’s for sure—Margaritas have been making life a little more festive ever since!

But why stop with the classic? With fall upon us, here’s a cozy twist on the Margarita that’ll warm you right up:

🍁 Fall Spice Margarita Recipe:

  • 2 oz Reposado tequila

  • 1 oz fresh lime juice

  • 1 oz apple cider

  • 1/2 oz Cointreau

  • 1/2 oz maple syrup

  • Dash of cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.

  2. Shake well and strain into a cinnamon-sugar rimmed glass.

  3. Garnish with a thin apple slice and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Perfect for those cool, crisp evenings!

So, next time you sip on one, remember: you’re drinking a cocktail with a dash of history and a splash of fall flavor! 🍂

Jessica BlakleyComment