Born in Mexico in 1948, the Original Margarita is celebrating its 75th anniversary!
This iconic cocktail has taken the world by storm thanks to its unmistakable aromatic intensity and easy-to-remember recipe.
The Original Margarita was born in Acapulco, Mexico in 1948, from the creative mind of Margaret “Margarita” Sames, an American socialite known for hosting notoriously lavish parties.
First nicknamed "The Drink" before becoming "The Margarita", the recipe brings together its creator's two favorite spirits, Cointreau and tequila—shaken with lime juice for balance and sublimated by a signature salt rim. Legend has it that Margaret didn't set out to make her cocktail an icon, but it turned it into the star it is today.
"A Margarita without Cointreau is not worth its salt."
Margaret “Margarita” Sames,
Acapulco, 1948
A true feat of versatility, the Original Margarita can be enjoyed year-round, and tailored to any season or mood by adding infusions, fruits, or spices.
Today, Cointreau's recipe repertoire boasts more than 50 twists on the Original Margarita—a palette of creative compositions to charm all palates.
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of this timeless cocktail, Alfred Cointreau, sixth generation of the Cointreau family, introduces The Orange Birthday Margarita. A zesty and festive twist on the classic cocktail created for the occasion. It’s a proud new addition to Maison Cointreau's recipes, and one that will undoubtedly delight connoisseurs.
Discover our anniversary cocktail for the 75th anniversary of the Margarita! A twisted margarita with the sweetness of the orange.
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