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The sun is high in a cloudless sky and the beach sand is almost too hot to walk across, but the shade of your cabana offers a cool retreat. A waiter approaches with an easy question: “Another round of ice-cold margaritas?” You nod, you tip well, and all is right with the world.
There's something magical about a well-made Margarita. It's a cocktail that practically shouts “summertime!” but we enjoy them year-round. It hails from Mexico, but consistently ranks first in American hearts. A Margarita is a drink in perfect balance, and it can turn any moment into an instant vacation.
A DAISY BY ANOTHER NAMEOrigin stories for the Margarita often sound like folk tales, but the simplest explanation is probably the likeliest. In 1936, an Iowa newspaper editor came across the cocktail on a trip to Tijuana. It was similar to the popular Brandy Daisy but, in Mexico, the bartenders swapped Brandy in favor of Tequila. Margarita, as it happens, is the Spanish word for daisy!
A MARGARITA, AT ITS HEART, IS TEQUILA + CITRUS + SWEETNESS + IMAGINATION.
The classic recipe for a Margarita is tequila with lime and orange liqueur, but we say the fun thing about a drink that began as a variation, is discovering even more ways to mix it up! Why not try out a new version for National Margarita Day 2023!
DIY SUNSHINEWhen we talked to our own Cocktail Director, Rob Aspaas, about what makes a great Margarita, he said the most important ingredient is the fruit—it's always squeezed fresh at our Marlin Bars! Muddled strawberries, sliced jalapeños… even grilled pineapple can make the cut. Aromatic additions like basil, rosemary, or ginger build even more complex layers to savor. Play around until you find your favorite combination. Whatever you make, take a pic and tag @tbahama on Instagram when you share it with the world! We'd love to know what's shaking in your paradise.
The Piña Parilla
In a cocktail shaker, muddle:
3 chunks of grilled pineapple
2 fresh basil leaves
Add:
1-oz. reposado tequila
½ oz lime juice
½ oz pineapple juice
½ oz agave nectar
Shake well and strain into a rocks class with fresh ice. Garnish with a pinch of black pepper and a grilled pineapple wedge.
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