National Margarita Day

National Margarita Day Facts & Quotes

• The true origins of the margarita drink are unknown. Some stories say it was invented in Mexico, others in Texas.
• The record for the largest margarita is held by Margaritaville, USA.  With a volume of 32,176 liters, the margarita took 300 hours and 60 people to prepare.
• Margarita placed 6th in Drink International's ranking "The World's Best-Selling Classic Cocktails 2018".
• The London Bar in New York City is selling the 'Billionaire's Margarita’ as each glass costs $1200.  Here are the ingredients:
  45ml Patrón en Lalique Serie 1
  30ml Rémy Martin Louis XIII
  15ml Organic Blue Agave Nectar
  15ml Fresh Organic Key Lime Juice
  15ml Fresh Organic Meyer Lemon Juice
  10 Dashes House-Made Cara  Sour Bitters
  
• Margarita means daisy flower in Spanish.
• If life gives you limes, make margaritas. - Jimmy Buffet, American singer

National Margarita Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Visit your local tavern, bar or restaurant on National Margarita Day.  Most will offer discounts and specials to celebrate National Margarita Day.
• Make Margaritas!  The most popular variations according web search traffic in descending order are: strawberry margarita, skinny margarita,  patron margarita, mango margarita.
• Try a spin on the traditional margarita with these unique flavor combinations:
  1) Strawberry Siracha Margarita
  2) Roasted blueberry basil margarita
  3) Lavender Margarita
• Attend a margarita festival.  Here are some margarita festivals from across the United States:
  1) Tampa Bay Margarita Festival
  2) Chicago Margarita Festival
  3) Texas Margarita Festival
  4) Mammoth Margarita Festival
  5) Margarita March
• Go on a tequila distillery tour to learn more about the art of making tequila.  One popular destination is the Mexican State of Jalisco from which Tequila originated.

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