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The genesis of the cocktail known as the margarita is a hotly debated topic. Over the years, the fresh and often-spicy libation has become so popular that the National Museum of American History even acquired the world’s first frozen margarita machine, which was invented in 1971 by Dallas restaurateur Mariano Martinez. But how long ago did the margarita craze begin? Who actually invented it?
The mystery behind who first mixed the margarita is the stuff of legend. Is it Mexican in origin? Or American? Who actually developed that very first delicious drink? Let’s explore…