The creation of the Margarita cocktail cannot be dated to a specific date or year. The history of the origin of this famous drink dates back to the 30-40s of the twentieth century. According to one version, its creator was the hotel manager Denny Negrete, who for the first time mixed a cocktail for his fiancee Margarita. Another legend says that the drink was invented by an aristocrat from Texas, Margarita Seims. Be that as it may, already in 1953 by Esquire magazine the Margarita cocktail was recognized as the best drink of the month.
It is necessary
- - tequila;
- - orange liqueur;
- - juice and lime wedges;
- - coarse salt;
- - champagne glass;
- - shaker.
Instructions
Step 1
There are also many recipes for making "Margarita", as well as variants of its invention. The classic cocktail can be prepared according to the official rules set by the International Bartenders Association (IBA). To do this, you need to mix 7 parts of tequila, 4 parts of liqueur, 3 parts of fresh lime juice, and then pour the resulting liquid into a glass, the edges of which are pre-moistened with lime juice and dipped in coarse salt. Precise observance of proportions allows citrus fruits to successfully soften the sharp taste of tequila, and the addition of salt significantly reduces the acidity of lime.
Step 2
For the preparation of high-quality "Margarita" it is worth using tequila, which consists of 100% agave, without admixtures of fermentable sugars of other origin. In the cocktail, unseasoned tequilas - silver or white - would be quite appropriate, although some bartenders use Reposado tequila, which is aged in oak barrels from two months to a year.
Step 3
The classic cocktail "Margarita" allows the use of two varieties of orange liqueur: Cointreu (Cointreau) or Triple Sec (Triple Sec). Both of these drinks are made from the finest oranges and only a professional can tell the difference in flavor. Only Cointreau is made from fresh fruit and is almost colorless, while Triple Sec contains dried orange peels, which give it a light golden hue.
Step 4
The so-called "Royal Margarita" recipe can include two famous twin liqueurs - the French Grand Marnier or the Italian Grand Gala. They are made on the basis of cognac (French - from a mixture of several cognacs) and oranges. The Italian liqueur uses the best oranges from the island of Sicily, and the French one uses a special orange essence. Another popular cocktail is the Blue Margarita. It is prepared with the addition of the bright blue Curacao liqueur. Strawberry "Margarita" contains fresh or frozen strawberry puree. Moreover, the number of berries should be equal to the amount of tequila. Instead of salt, sugar is used to frame the glass.
