National Margarita Day Today!
1845 Taste Texas, a Fine Steakhouse with an Amazing Happy Hour! Celebrate today at 1845! Starts at 4:00 PM and goes through close. HALF OFF ALL MARGARITAS – Frozen, Rocks, or the famous 1845 Margarita. All day, 2/22/22. Throughout the entire restaurant. Celebrate National Margarita Day with Margaritas in Flower Mound!
A Margarita by Any Other Name
Where did the name of this oh-so-popular cocktail come from? It’s not unusual for cocktails to have multiple stories of origin and the Margarita is no different. In fact, about the only thing that remains the consistent in the stories is the approximate date coinciding with the beginning of WWll – 1939ish.
There’s the one about the head bartender - Pancho Morales, from Tommy’s, Juarez Avenue, Juarez, Mexico. Tommy’s was a popular haunt for soldiers from Fort Bliss. The story is that a lady came to the bar and ordered a Magnolia.
Pancho, a proud man, knew only vaguely what a Magnolia was. He knew only 2 ingredients – Cointreau and lime. Made a lucky guess, added tequila, and the customer loved it! Though, she did say that it was not a Magnolia. Pancho, a quick thinker, said he’d confused the flowers, it was actually a Margarita he’s given her. Pancho posted a sign for Margaritas, the drink caught on, and the rest is history.
Postscript: Margarita was his wife’s name.
Or – Was the Margarita named after 1940s stage and screen star, Rita Hayworth. Doesn’t seem plausible! After all her name was Rita? The actress was doing a show in Tijuana. They say she was a bit of a barfly. And a bartender took a liking for her, creating a new drink just for her. Turns out her real name Margarita Carmen Cansino.
Another cocktail tale is that there was very popular drink, a sour called the Tequila Daisy. It was made from liquor, sugar syrup, and citrus topped with soda water. Along the way Tequila, a native of Mexico, became the liquor. Daisy is the nickname for Margaret, Margarita in Spanish. Exactly why the change happened remains a mystery!
Margarita is Most Loved US Drink – Enjoy Margaritas in Flower Mound
Whatever the origin, it was a lucky day for Tequila!! According to a Neilson Survey, The Margarita is the most-loved cocktail in the US. While it pairs nicely with Tex-Mex, it’s popularity does not stop there. From block parties to fine dining, I bet you’ll find a Margarita on the menu.
It’s tart, tangy, salty, and a little sweetness combines so well with other flavors. And – it’s always cold and refreshing! A Margarita compliments salty, spicy and bold flavors, enlivens milder flavors. Goes with snacks, appetizers, lunch, and dinner. It couldn’t be more versatile.
And is there only one single recipe for the Margarita?
The Classic Margarita
2 oz Blanco Tequila
1 ½ oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
1 oz. Triple sec
While is may be a slight exaggeration, there may be an infinite number of recipes. Everyone has their own putting their own twist on this favorite cocktail.
Celebrate National Margarita Day Today – 2/2/22
1845 Taste Texas happens to hold the honor of Best Happy Hour in Denton County! Because it’s Amazing! Don’t forget. Starting at 4 today til close. Margaritas in Flower Mound! Half off all Margaritas! 1845 Taste Texas at Lakeside DFW. So easy to find – on 2499 in south Flower Mound.