Cinco de Mayo Southern Style ! THREE TAKES ON THE FAMOUS CINCO DE MAYO STAPLE : THE MARGARITA
Cinco de Mayo has become a frontrunner in America ’ s holiday celebrations . There are countless parties , live bands , festivals – and of course , the iconic Margarita – that take center stage every year on the 5 th of May . But why ? Not that we need a valid excuse to celebrate with good drinks , but what exactly is the history behind the Margarita itself , and when did it infiltrate the long-celebrated holiday to become a central , if not the most vital staple ?
Many people have come forward to claim the title of inventor of this famous drink , but none of them have been able to secure their status . In fact , the most concrete piece of early Margarita evidence that we have is the world ’ s first frozen Margarita machine ever made , which is housed at the Smithsonian ’ s National Museum of American History . It was invented by Mariano Martinez in 1971 , but still , long after the Margarita had already appeared on every halfway decent restaurant menu .
If the early history of the Margarita stays forever a mystery , would any of our hopes and dreams be truly shattered ? Of course not . Just pour us another round , either frozen or on the rocks , and we ’ ll toast to the unknown . Whether you like your Margaritas classic , or with some crazy flavor infusions , there ’ s a version of this drink for everyone , and 3 of our top favorites for a Southern Cinco de Mayo celebration are right here , and yours for the taking .