Tequila Daisy
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The popular drink called a [[Margarita]] is made with Tequila, Fresh Lime, and Cointreau (Triple Sec). In Spanish, [[Margarita]] translates as Daisy. | The popular drink called a [[Margarita]] is made with Tequila, Fresh Lime, and Cointreau (Triple Sec). In Spanish, [[Margarita]] translates as Daisy. | ||
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Revision as of 14:20, 4 September 2006
The Tequila Daisy is a drink which consists of Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Sugar, and Cointreau.
The popular drink called a Margarita is made with Tequila, Fresh Lime, and Cointreau (Triple Sec). In Spanish, Margarita translates as Daisy.
Is the Margarita just another name for a Tequila Daisy? We may soon find out. Stay tuned.
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Recipes
"Tequila Daisy" ("JT Margarita 1862")
Formalised by The Thinking Bartender
- 2 oz Tequila (Blanco, 100% Agave),
- 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice,
- 1/2 tsp Sugar Syrup,
- 1/2 tsp Cointreau.
Shake with Cracked Ice, and then double-strain into a Chilled Cocktail Glass. Garnish with a Lemon Twist.
"Tequila Daisy, Number 2"
- 2 oz Tequila (Blanco, 100% Agave),
- 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice,
- 3 dashes Sugar syrup.
- 2 dashes Orgeat syrup.
Shake with Cracked Ice, and then double-strain into a Chilled Cocktail Glass. Garnish with a Lemon Twist.
"Tequila Daisy, Number 3"
- 2 oz Tequila (Blanco, 100% Agave),
- 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice,
- 3 or 4 dashes of Orgeat Syrup,
- 3 dashes of Maraschino Liqueur.
Shake with Cracked Ice, and then double-strain into a Chilled Cocktail Glass. Garnish with a Lemon Twist.
"Tequila Daisy, Number 4"
- 2 oz Tequila (Blanco, 100% Agave),
- 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice,
- 5 or 6 dashes of Agave Syrup.
Shake with Cracked Ice, and then double-strain into a Chilled Cocktail Glass. Garnish with a Lemon Twist.
"Tequila Daisy, Number 5"
- 2 oz Tequila (Blanco, 100% Agave),
- 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice,
- 3 dashes Sugar Syrup.
- 2 dashes Grenadine Syrup (or Raspberry Syrup)
Shake with Cracked Ice, and then double-strain into a Chilled Cocktail Glass. Garnish with a Lemon Twist.
Historical Citations
"The Syracuse Herald", (August 1936)
"Syracuse's Newest and Refreshing Drink TEQUILA DAISY"
Note: No recipe was given with this advert.
"Albuquerque Journal", July 1939
"Banned also was the sale of hard liquor and mixed drinks in cafes, where only beer and wine may now be obtained in lieu of the ubiquitous tequila daisy..."
"The Saber-tooth Curriculum", by By Abner J Peddiwell, 1939
"If you don't mind," he announced, "I will have one of these tequila daisies."
