Meaning & use

Margarita

noun·Everyday

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A cocktail made with tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice, typically served in a glass with a salted rim.

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They ordered margaritas to celebrate the start of their vacation.

The bartender shook the margarita with crushed ice before pouring it.

A note on using this word

Its exact origin is disputed, but the cocktail became widely popular in the United States and Mexico by the mid-20th century.

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