Western New York's Best Places For Margaritas

Today is National Margarita Day and if you are looking to celebrate there is no shortage of places to get your marg on!

WHAT IS A MARGARITA?

A margarita is a cocktail made up of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Some recipes call for a sour mix to be added to the drink.

WHO INVENTED THE MARGARITA?

It is believed that the margarita was first in the early 1930s with a couple of different stories circulating on who really invented the drink. According to Jose Cuervo''s website, the cocktail was invented in 1938 by a bartender in honor of Mexican showgirl Rita de la Rosa

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HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS CAN MARGARITAS BE SERVED?

Margaritas can be served two different ways. They can be served frozen or on the rocks. Also, most margaritas are served in glasses that have salt or sugar on the rim.

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IS IT EASY TO MAKE MY OWN MARGARITAS AT HOME?

It sure is! We found this recipe from the International Bartender's Association

1 1/4 oz tequila
2/3 oz of Cointreau or Triple Sec
1/2 oz of lemon or lime juice
salt for rimming

Rub the rim of the glass with the lime slice to make the salt stick to it. Shake the other ingredients with ice, then carefully pour them into the glass (taking care not to dislodge any salt). Garnish and serve over ice.

HERE IS WHERE YOU CAN FIND THE BEST MARGARITAS IN WESTERN NEW YORK!

Top 10 Places In Buffalo For Margaritas

Looking for a place to grab a margarita? Check out the best places in Western New York.

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With a Margarita at These 15 Upstate New York Mexican Cantinas

Did you know that the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo is actually celebrated more in the United States than it is in Mexico? Here are 15 great Upstate New York Mexican restaurants and cantinas that have made a name for themselves for making an epic margarita.

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