Margarita Guide

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

: 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

: Classic Daisies were made with a base spirit, citrus, and orange liqueur, topped with soda water. Legend has it that a bartender simply swapped brandy for tequila, removed the soda, and inadvertently created the modern classic. Famous Origin Tales : "Margarita" is the Spanish word for "Daisy"