
Discover our classic cocktails: Margarita
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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