Recipe: Original Margarita

	Title:	Recipe: Original Margarita
	Board:	Daily Recipe Swap at Recipelink.com
	From:	Gladys/PR 5-1-2005
	To:	Recipe: Cinco de Mayo - Mexican Recipes (32)
	Msg ID:	3130136

ORIGINAL MARGARITA

The Cointreau-tequila-lime juice Margarita has been named Cointreau's official drink of Cinco de Mayo. According to Cointreau, this is the original recipe as created by Margarita Sames, a Texas socialite, in 1948.

1 part Cointreau liqueur
2 parts tequila
Fresh lime juice
Ice

Mix Cointreau, tequila, and lime juice with ice.

Stir, strain into a Margarita glass and serve.

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Replies:

	Recipe: Cinco de Mayo - Mexican Recipes (32)
	Betsy at Recipelink.com - 5-1-2005
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		Gladys/PR - 5-1-2005
	2	Recipe: Mexican-Style Chicken Lime Soup (first course)
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	3	Recipe: Original Margarita
		Gladys/PR - 5-1-2005
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	11	Recipe: Refried Beans
		Gladys/PR - 5-1-2005
	12	Recipe(tried): Cinco de Mayo Dinner - Pico de Gallo, Rajas con Crema, Pork Tenderloin Fajitas, Papas Rellenas, Mexican Rice, Margarita Fruit Salad
		Gladys/PR - 5-1-2005
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	16	Recipe: Margaritas on the Rocks
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	18	Recipe: Cochinita Pibil (Pork in Orange and Annato Marinade)
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	19	Recipe: Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken
		Gladys/PR - 5-1-2005
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	21	Recipe: Yucatan-Style Shark Steak
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	22	Recipe: Migas with Fresh Tortillas and Homemade Crema
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	23	Recipe: Arroz con Pollo Tamales
		Gladys/PR - 5-1-2005
	24	Recipe: Santa Fe Western Omelet Tacos
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	25	Recipe: Quick-Mix Mexican Chorizo
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	26	Recipe: Mexican Pork Cutlets Mole
		Betsy at Recipelink.com - 5-1-2005
	27	Recipe: Jalapeno Poppers (appetizer)
		Gladys/PR - 5-1-2005
	28	Recipe: Empanadas de Camota con Pina (Mexican Pineapple-Yam Turnovers)
		Gladys/PR - 5-1-2005
	29	Recipe: Cream of Cilantro Soup with Tortilla Croutons
		Gladys/PR - 5-1-2005
	30	Recipe: Mexican Smoked Chili Marinade
		Betsy at Recipelink.com - 5-1-2005
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		Betsy at Recipelink.com - 5-1-2005
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		Gladys/PR - 5-1-2005
	34	Thank You: Gladys and Betsy for the wonderful menus:-)!!
		Jackie/MA - 5-1-2005
	35	Thanks to you dearest Jackie for the wonderful Margaritas on the Rocks.
		Gladys/PR - 5-1-2005
	36	You're so welcome Jackie - thanks to you and Gladys for all the recipes you share! (nt)
		Betsy at Recipelink.com - 5-1-2005
	37	It is our pleasure, dearest Betsy! Tks also for the help with the 5 de mayo
		Gladys/PR - 5-2-2005
	38	Thank You Gladys! (nt)
		Betsy at Recipelink.com - 5-2-2005
	39	ISO: Question Re: Cream of Cilantro Soup with Tortilla Croutons
		Sue PS - 9-13-2005
	40	ISO: How much cilantro in the Cream of Cilantro Soup
		steve arkansas - 5-25-2006
	41	Dear Steve: I always use about 1/4 cup chopped. You can use less,
		Gladys/PR - 5-25-2006

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