We pay tribute and honor the margarita on this special day of
celebration. We so deeply respect and value its place in our history
that we have set aside February 22 of every year as National Margarita Day.Loved and consumed by millions, friends and families around the world honor this sacred tequila, triple sec and lime drink every year on February 22.
There is much debate as to the exact individual responsible for inventing the classic margarita, although it was during the 1930’s or 1940’s. Frozen margaritas were invented later in 1970’s when an inventive bartender converted a soft serve ice cream unit into a frozen margarita machine. Whether you prefer a classic margarita on the rocks or frozen, it is the most common tequila-based cocktail in the United States today. Hence National Margarita Day!
Are out looking for the best margarita? Best is relative! The margarita has developed into so many different flavors and varieties, each differing slightly depending on region. A few of the more popular flavors include Strawberry Margarita, Mango Margarita, Limeade Margarita, Watermelon Margarita, Pomegranate Margarita, Raspberry Margarita and Blackberry Margarita.
National Margarita Day was started to celebrate the margarita, plain and simple.
Friendship, good times and memories of somewhere warmer are all great reasons to enjoy a margarita.
Source: Official Website of National Margarita Day
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Damien's note: Watermelon Margarita? I hope it is not as bad as blue watermelon bubble gum. And I suppose the Pomegranate Margarita makes you look like that buff faux Persian soldier in the Pom commercial. (Or maybe it makes ordinary guys look like that to you as you peer through the bottom of your 64 oz glass?)Seriously, I had a margarita in St. Louis once that came in what looked like a fishbowl on a stem. My medical professionals don't let me drink any longer, but you can feel free to lift a toast in honor of the days when I could cope with that much tequila in one sitting.
If you do enjoy National Margarita Day, do so safely and wisely. You don't want to spoil things by creating bad memories for yourself or others by Livin' la Vida Loca and driving.
¡Olé! And have lots of fun!
PS -- Personally, I would avoid the deep-fried tequila shots. [But if you must, the recipe can be found here.]
really? There is a day for this? Fascinating.
ReplyDeleteHere in Phoenix, they are sometimes made with prickly pear juice, which gives them a pretty pink colour. I should get out my special 'tequlia hooch' and make one today.