: Carlos "Danny" Herrera, a bartender at Rancho La Gloria in Mexico, supposedly invented it for Ziegfeld showgirl Marjorie King. Legend says King was allergic to all spirits except tequila but hated the taste of it neat, so Herrera combined tequila, lime, and triple sec to make it palatable.
: Another story credits hotel manager Danny Negrete. He supposedly created the drink as a wedding present for his sister-in-law, also named Margarita, combining tequila, triple sec, and fresh Mexican lime juice. Margarita
Beyond the "Daisy" theory, several colorful stories claim to be the true birth of the drink: : Carlos "Danny" Herrera, a bartender at Rancho
: Bartender Francisco "Pancho" Morales at Tommy’s Place in Juarez claimed he created it when a customer asked for a "Magnolia" cocktail. Unable to remember that specific recipe, he improvised what became the Margarita. Cultural Milestones He supposedly created the drink as a wedding