Discover our classic cocktails: Margarita

When visiting The Book Club – Shoreditch, don’t miss the opportunity to try our classic cocktails, including the Margarita, or our bespoke creations.

The Perfectly Balanced Margarita:

• The Margarita offers a perfect balance of sweet, salty, sour, and bitter flavors.
• It is made with chilled tequila, lime juice, and Triple Sec or Cointreau.
• Served with a salted rim to enhance the taste.

Debating the Margarita’s Origins:

• The Margarita’s origin is a subject of debate, with multiple claims of invention.
• One theory credits Carlos “Danny” Herrera, who created it in 1938 for Marjorie King, a customer allergic to all hard alcohol except tequila.
• Another contender is Margarita Sames, a Dallas socialite who claimed to have invented it in 1948 for her friends, including Tommy Hilton.

Popularity and Evolution:

• Despite the unclear origins, the Margarita has maintained strong popularity over the years.
• In the 1950s, the frozen Margarita gained popularity, often served over shaved ice.
• Mariano Martinez, a Dallas restaurateur, later invented a frozen Margarita machine.

Authentic Margaritas at The Book Club:

• If you appreciate classic cocktails, visit The Book Club – Shoreditch and enjoy our authentic Margaritas.
• We mix them just as they were originally intended.
• Join us in toasting the creative minds behind this timeless drink.

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