Cheers! It's National Margarita Day
Of all the wacky food holidays out there, I'm pretty sure that today, Feb. 22 -- National Margarita Day -- is my favorite. Who came up with this "holiday?" I'll bet that person had a financial interest in tequila. But who cares!
I, personally, would like to offer that person a heart-felt "gracias" for giving me an excuse to drink a margarita today.
That's right, I consider it my duty -- and yours -- to celebrate. You could go the tried-and-true route and have a traditional margarita (with salt, on the rocks, from scratch, please -- don't even consider a mixer). But the L.A. Times Test Kitchen would also like to offer up three twists on the margarita, including this, your recipe for the day: blood orange jalapeno margarita.
If you know of any events to celebrate this hallowed holiday -- or you have a favorite margarita recipe to share -- please let us know all about it in the comments section below.
Cheers!
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Not necessarily a martini.. ever heard of a margarita on the rocks. Yep. GRACIAS A DIOS POR MEXICO, TEQUILA Y EL DIA NACIONAL DE MARGARITAS!!
Posted by: Helga Chin | February 23, 2011 at 07:16 PM
We have make your own margaritas at STREET! Get a shot of blanco, repasado and anejo tequila with mixers like tamarind-ginger and lime, plus two stuffed tacos. All for $20! http://on.fb.me/frpuA7
Posted by: Street | February 22, 2011 at 05:06 PM
Parrrrtayyy!
Posted by: oakley | February 22, 2011 at 05:05 PM
The picture is of a martini. Good one LA Times.
Posted by: Jill | February 22, 2011 at 02:01 PM