Classic Margarita on the Rocks

The margarita emerged from Mexico's sun-drenched cantinas in the 1930s or 40s, though its exact origins remain as pleasantly hazy as a late afternoon by the Pacific. This iconic cocktail celebrates the marriage of tequila—distilled from blue agave in Jalisco's volcanic highlands—with the bright acidity of Mexican limes and the bittersweet complexity of orange liqueur. The salt-crusted rim isn't mere decoration but a tribute to tequila's traditional serving style, creating that perfect balance...