Margarita
/ˌmɑːr.ɡəˈriː.tə/noun
A cocktail typically made with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
Did you know?The cocktail name is usually linked to the Spanish word for “daisy” or “pearl,” both of which ultimately trace back to Greek margaritēs, meaning “pearl,” a gem-name that traveled through ancient trade routes before landing in your glass.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
μαργαρίτης (margarítēs)
“pearl”
Late Latin
Latin
margarita
“pearl”
Old French
Old French
Marguerite
“pearl; also the daisy flower”
Spanish
Spanish
margarita
“daisy; pearl”
20th Century
English
Margarita
“a tequila-based cocktail”