National Margarita Day

National Margarita Day History

National Margarita Day is dedicated to celebrating everything about the margarita. As a popular cocktail made with tequila, triple sec, and lime or lemon juice, it has made a significant impact worldwide, including Canada. The observance encourages individuals to appreciate the beverage by highlighting its history, diversity of flavours and contribution to the social and cultural landscape. The day connects aficionados from around the globe to share their love for this classic drink.

As Canada's appreciation for diverse cuisines continues to grow, National Margarita Day has found its placement within the Canadian culture. It began as an American tradition but has grown in international recognition. Canadian establishments have embraced this observance, creating innovative margarita recipes and concoctions. Canadians use this day as an opportunity to acknowledge the drink's historical significance and its role in gastronomy. Numerous restaurants and bars across the country participate in National Margarita Day, offering special deals, promotions or themed events.

In Canada, National Margarita Day observance takes place in ways that suit the Canadian winter weather, often marked with indoor celebrations. From small gatherings at home to full-scale events in local bars, the day brings people together to enjoy a beloved cocktail. Speciality drink menus, margarita-making competitions, and social media interaction have been adopted by Canadians to recognize the day. Though National Margarita Day falls on 22nd February, the icy Canadian weather doesn't deter the enthusiasm of admirers of this timeless cocktail. Instead, it adds a refreshing twist to the winter celebrations.

Facts about National Margarita Day

• The true origins of the margarita are unknown. Some believe it was invented in Mexico as the tequila used in margaritas comes from blue agave plants grown in Los Altos, Mexico.
• Margarita placed 4th in Drink International's ranking The World's Best-Selling Classic Cocktails 2022.
• Margarita means daisy flower in Spanish.
• The Ready-to-Drink (RTD) market has been growing in popularity in Canada, with pre-mixed margaritas becoming increasingly available in liquor stores and supermarkets.
• The distinctive wide-rimmed, shallow margarita glass is common in many Canadian bars and restaurants when serving this cocktail. The glass showcases the salted rim and allows for generous garnishes, such as lime wedges, to be added.

In the News and Trending in Canada for National Margarita Day

Top things to do in Canada for 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.
• 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.
• Make your own foods using margarita as the main ingredient such as:
  Margarita Shrimp Tacos: A delightful dish that perfectly complements a cold margarita.
  Margarita Chicken Quesadillas: Marinated chicken in margarita mixture and cooked finely to make a quesadilla.
  Margarita Salsa: A salsa with a kick of tequila, perfect for dips or as a topping.
• National Margarita Day at The Emerald in Vancouver: The Emerald is known for its creative margarita menu and often celebrates with discounts and special promotions.