The classic daisy of the golden age of cocktails-often made with brandy or whiskey-is a sour where the sugar element has been replaced with a sweet liqueur, most notably with an orange one. I recommend a blanco-or a tequila that’s only seen a very brief resting in wood barrels, as evidenced by a relatively clearer color. It’s easy to find a good bottle these days. ![]() Sure, you can substitute another agave spirit-and certainly mezcal margs have been trendy over the years-but stray away from Mexican distillates and you leave the margarita far behind. Everyone knows the heart and soul of the drink is tequila. The margarita is an iconic drink that consists of just four ingredients. ![]() After all, familiarity can breed contempt, but it’s precisely because of this classic’s ubiquity that we should stop to admire the beautiful daisies. It’s easy to overlook the salt-rimmed rocks glasses we find at every hotel bar, every chain restaurant, and half the backyard barbecues you’ll attend this summer. The margarita is one of those drinks it has become bigger than the details. Yet, occasionally, a drink is so big, so important that it transcends its contradictory legends and downright disinformation. But the origin stories, the details, and, all too often, the credit can feel like a boozy game of telephone in which the participants are encouraged to indulge in barroom boasting. It’s full of booze-splattered journal pages and discarded lime trimmings on the scupper. Since then, it’s been freshened up with new pictures and more details to help you make the recipe.The history of cocktails is always messy. Follow me on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook for more delicious recipes.Įditor’s note: This recipe was originally published on April 18, 2020. If you tried this drink or any other recipe, be sure to rate the recipe and let me know what you think.
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