Since there’s not much to look forward to in February in the colder climates of the U.S., I guess they had to come up with something to stave off the winter blues. Therefore, today is “National Margarita Day,” a not-quite-holiday celebrated mainly at Jimmy Buffett‘s chain of Margaritaville restaurants.
Sadly, Austin is not on the list of hotspots that Jimmy’s booze-lovin’ restaurant has bequeathed a totally random reason to drink on a Tuesday night. But that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate on your own, chasing after a lost shaker of salt in a Margaritaville of your own devision!
Historically speaking, the Food Channel informs me that the original Margarita was actually named in honor of socialite Margarita Sames, who needed a cure for the heat of the Acapulco dust and sun. If you want to whip up a frozen Margarita of your own, here’s a recipe for success (via Gayot.com) from former NYC Rainbow Room bartender and founder of the Museum of the American Cocktail, Dale DeGroff:
INGREDIENTS:
- 3/4 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 1/4 oz. Cointreau
- 1 1/2 oz. 100% blue agava plata (or silver) Tequila
HOW TO:
- Pour all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well.
- Salt half the rim of your martini glass with Kosher salt (not iodized).
- Strain mixture into the glass and enjoy!
And for Austinites looking for a reason to get out on the town, Hudson on 5th Patio Bar and Lounge (301 W. 5th) will be offering premium Margaritas for $4 a pop from 8 to 11 PM. Hit them up to vote on some of their unique takes on the classic Margarita, picking one that they’ll permanently add to the menu. Who says democracy is dead?!
P.S. Seriously, dudes, who wants to road trip to visit the Museum of the American Cocktail with me? Sounds like a tipsy way to spend a weekend in New Orleans. You can apparently find them at 1 Poydras Street, Suite 169 for those in search of an historic tipple or two.
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