Citizens of Margaritaville, it is your day today! February 22 has been deemed as National Margarita Day, and you can celebrate with all the margaritas that you can drink.

Margarita is the most popular tequila-based cocktail in the United States today¹, and I would not be surprised if the same can be said in other countries. If you don’t already know, a classic margarita is made with tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. The difference lies in the proportions of the ingredients, and some bartenders will add their own twists to the drink.

Have you ever wondered who invented this drink? According to legend, in 1948, Margarita Sames was hosting a party at her hacienda in Acapulco and decided to experiment with Tequila Herradura, Cointreau, and fresh lime juice. The rest, as they say, is history.

So how can you pay homage to this refreshing drink that has gotten many a party going? Aside from mixing your own margaritas, you can also try making margarita dishes (here are some cool margarita recipes). You can also watch this video which teaches you how to make the classic drink in really easy steps.

Alternatively, why not visit a Margaritaville location near you? Jimmy Buffet’s locations are sure to be crowded later tonight, but you will definitely not miss out on the fun.² If you’re fortunate enough to have been named Margarita or Rita, you even get free drinks! (If you show a valid ID, of course.)

All this reading and writing about drinks is making me thirsty, and unsurprisingly, I found myself searching for cool infographics on drinks. I found some cool graphics created by Fabio Rex, and of course, there is one about the perfect margarita.³

In case I have gotten you all thirsty before noon on a Tuesday, just remember that it’s five o’clock somewhere! ;)

Happy National Margarita Day, everyone! Remember, don’t drink and drive.

1. According to the Nashua Telegraph [↩]
2. Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville [↩]
3. Fabio Rex on Flickr [↩]