Margarita Info

: Bartender Francisco "Pancho" Morales at Tommy’s Place in Juarez claimed he created it when a customer asked for a "Magnolia" cocktail. Unable to remember that specific recipe, he improvised what became the Margarita. Cultural Milestones

: "Margarita" is the Spanish word for "Daisy". Margarita

The origins of the are as layered and salty as the rim of the glass it’s served in. While no single story is confirmed, several legends from the 1930s and 40s paint a picture of a drink born from romance, forgetfulness, or high-society demands. The Legend of the "Daisy" : Bartender Francisco "Pancho" Morales at Tommy’s Place

: Carlos "Danny" Herrera, a bartender at Rancho La Gloria in Mexico, supposedly invented it for Ziegfeld showgirl Marjorie King. Legend says King was allergic to all spirits except tequila but hated the taste of it neat, so Herrera combined tequila, lime, and triple sec to make it palatable. The origins of the are as layered and