5 Things You Never Knew About Margarita Cocktails

Fancy yourself a margarita lover? You’ve probably belted out your favourite Beyoncé track while sipping one, salt still clinging to your lips, thinking you know all there is about this popular mixed drink. But there’s a lot going on behind that salt rimmed glass and lime juice kick that might surprise you.

Let’s grab your cocktail glass, crank up the tunes and spin through five margarita facts you never knew, with a few music puns thrown in for good measure. You might just find yourself booking a Lucky Voice cocktail masterclass by the end, ready to shake your way to the best margarita you’ve ever made.

5 Things You Never Knew About Margarita Cocktails

The Margarita’s Not-So-Secret Origin Story

Margarita actually means ‘daisy’ in Spanish. In fact, it is believed by many that the Margarita itself developed from the original Daisy cocktail, a drink which first entered cocktail fanatics lives around the mid 1800s.

Legend has it that the margarita cocktail we know and love today may have been inspired by the tequila daisy. “Daisy” was a term for a family of cocktails mixing citrus, spirit and sweetener, and the margarita might just be a tequila twist on that classic cocktail.

A recipe calling for tequila, lime juice (or lemon juice, depending who you believe), orange liqueur, and a salt rimmed glass started popping up in the 1930s and 40s, but no one can agree on who exactly first named it “margarita”. Some stories point to a Mexican socialite, others to an American showgirl, and some to a bartender who just wanted to impress a guest.

Either way, we’ve all been saying thank you ever since, using it as our pre-karaoke courage potion before we attempt Whitney’s high notes. Whether it started as a tequila daisy or not, it’s become one of the most popular mixed drinks for a reason.

Salt, Sugar, or Spice: The Rim Matters (Even Just A Pinch)

That salt you’re licking off the rim? It’s not there just for Instagram aesthetics. Adding even just a pinch of salt enhances the drink’s aromas while balancing the sweet and sour flavours from the lime juice, orange liqueur and tequila.

Salt, sugar, chilli, tajin or even edible glitter (because who doesn’t want a disco rim for their disco vocals) can all transform your margarita into a creative margarita experience.

And if you’re wondering whether to choose salt or sugar for your rim, think about your mood and your music. Feeling classic like “Sweet Caroline”? Go with salt. Fancy something fun like “Juice” by Lizzo? Try a sugar rim with a fruit-infused margarita recipe for a different spin.

The Margarita Was Frozen Before “Frozen” Was Cool

Let it go? Not when it comes to a frozen margarita. Before the first frozen margarita machine whirred to life in the 1970s, bartenders were shaking up margaritas with crushed ice by hand, which didn’t always result in that smooth slush texture we love.

Then came Mariano Martinez, a young Texas restaurateur who loved the sweet and sour flavours of margaritas but was tired of customers complaining about inconsistency. Inspired by a Slurpee machine, he repurposed a soft-serve ice cream machine to create the world’s first frozen margarita machine, giving us the frosty margaritas we now pair with a night of ABBA hits.

That moment changed the margarita cocktail forever, making the frozen margarita one of the most popular cocktails in bars around the world. So next time you’re enjoying that frosty tang and humming along to Taylor Swift, remember it took some creative tinkering to get your frozen drink to pair perfectly with your karaoke setlist.

The World’s Largest Margarita is Literally Enormous

While you’re clutching your cocktail glass, take a moment to appreciate just how dedicated some people are to margaritas. The world’s largest margarita was made in 2012 in Las Vegas (of course it was), where Las Vegas holds the record for a decadent drink that came in at 32,176 litres.

That’s a truly enormous drink, containing enough tequila to fuel your karaoke sessions for the rest of your life, or at least until the next National Margarita Day rolls around. The giant cocktail required 300 litres of orange liqueur, 750 litres of fresh lime juice, and around 4,600 litres of tequila (shout out to Jose Cuervo, a brand that was part of this record attempt).

While you probably won’t want to sip from a margarita that requires a lifeguard on duty, it does make you appreciate the drink’s universal appeal. Whether you’re enjoying a mini margarita as your pre-song pep talk or sampling your way through popular cocktails at Lucky Voice, margaritas have a habit of stealing the spotlight.

You Can Master Margarita Magic At A Lucky Voice Cocktail Masterclass

Here’s the twist you didn’t see coming. If you’ve ever wondered where to find the best cocktail making classes while still keeping your karaoke crown, Lucky Voice’s cocktail masterclasses are the place to do it.

You’ll learn the craft behind balancing those sweet and sour flavors, using fresh lime juice, picking the right tequila, and getting that salt rimmed glass just right, all while having a laugh with your mates before hitting the mic. Whether you want to try your hand at a frozen margarita, a spicy creative margarita, or keep it classic, you’ll get hands-on experience that might even have you shouting “Another round!” before you sing “Mr Brightside.”

You’ll leave knowing how to create your own best margarita to impress at parties and pre-drinks. And it’s not just about the drinks. It’s about the memories you’ll make while learning to shake, stir and pour with confidence, all before a night of your favourite songs, whether you’re a fan of Adele ballads or Dua Lipa dance tracks.

You can Shake It Off at the following venues:

• Holborn
• Islington
• Liverpool Street
• Soho
• Waterloo
• Brighton

Ready To Mix It Up and Make Memories at Lucky Voice?

Margaritas might seem like a simple popular mixed drink, but there’s a world of flavour, history and creativity behind every tangy sip. Whether you’re raising a glass to celebrate a big karaoke win or looking for your new go-to classic cocktail, margaritas deliver a punch that hits the right note every time.

And if you’re ready to become the margarita hero of your next night out, consider booking a Lucky Voice cocktail masterclass to learn the secrets behind your favourite decadent drink while gearing up to belt out your favourite bangers.

We can cater to many events with our handy drinks packages and fantastic private karaoke rooms, including, hen nights, birthdays, corporate team building and karaoke brunch.

Walk in, dance out! Book now!