A Margarita is a cocktail made with tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. The drink is served shaken with ice, and is either served straight up in a cocktail glass or on the rocks in a Margarita glass.

The Margarita was first mixed in 1938 by bartender Don Carlos Orozco at the Rancho de la Paz estate of movie star and singer Dolores del Rio. Margaritas soon became popular in the United States, and were often served during Mexican-themed events.…