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The Original Margarita: Extravagant from the Beginning

The Original Margarita: Extravagant from the Beginning
Cointreau has been a catalyst in the original Margarita since its creation. And more than 70 years later, the cocktail has become a veritable classic. Sames’s timeless recipe is a staple in bars and homes around the world, while inspiring countless riffs on the original
In celebration of Margarita Month and Cointreau’s long-standing relationship with the cocktail, we’re showing you how to make the classic and sharing recipes for a few new creations of our own. The Margarita is one of our favorites after all (although we may be biased).
A Margarita without Cointreau is not worth its salt. - Margaret Sames, 1948