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National Margarita Day – Recipes and More

Many people were surprised today to realize that it is National Margarita Day. I know what you are thinking – is this a joke? Is there really a national day for celebrating this icy drink? Well… maybe.

Most likely the day was invented to sell more tequila. Or maybe Jimmy Buffet and Margaritaville are to blame for the new celebration! Either way – it is kind of interesting.

So what else is there to do on a day like today, except for get out the old blender and ready the ice. Here is a margarita recipe for “The Perfect Margarite,” straight from Margaritaville:

Need a cocktail? Here you’ll find some of our Tequila and Flavors!

Picture of The Perfect Margarita a margarita glass with lime zest

The Perfect Margarita
1 oz Margaritaville® Gold Tequila
.5 oz Margaritaville® Silver Tequila
.5 oz Triple Sec
.5 oz Orange Curacao
.5 oz Lime juice
2 Lime Wedges

Rim margarita glass with salt. Combine ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Squeeze limes and add to tin. Shake vigorously and pour into a margarita glass.

For more recipes, visit margaritaville.com.

Kevin Brackett

Kevin Brackett is a professional film and theatre critic. He is also a member of the St. Louis Film Critics Association (SLFCA). Since founding Review St. Louis in 2008, he remains editor and operator of the online publication. Kevin is also a co-host of the Reel Spoilers podcast, and former National Vice President of the Technology Student Association (TSA), comprised of over 200,000 members worldwide. E-mail: kevin [at] reviewstl.com.

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