National Margarita Day 2010

National Margarita Day celebrates this tasty adult beverage that features tequila, sour mix, and salt. For those that enjoy fruity flavors, other popular margaritas feature fresh or frozen strawberries, pineapple, bananas or other fruits.

According to the International Bartenders Association’s official recipe, a margarita consists of tequila, Triple Sec (an orange-flavored liqueur), and fresh lime or lemon juice mixed in a 7:4:3 ratio. This comes out to 50% tequila, 29% Triple Sec, and 21% fresh lime or lemon juice.

A margarita can be served shaken (not stirred) with ice, on the rocks (or poured over ice), or straight (no ice). You can also order a frozen margarita, which is blended with crushed ice. No matter how your margarita is poured, however, it will usually be served with salt or sugar on the rim of the glass and a wedge of lime or lemon.