Recipes Cocktails Margarita Be the first to rate & review! There are many stories associated with the margarita's origins. The prevailing one credits Texas socialite Margaret Sames, who combined the ingredients in salt-rimmed glasses with the Spanish version of her name etched on them. More Terrific Margaritas By Hidetsugo Ueno Updated on March 27, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 1 drink Ingredients 1 lime wedge and kosher salt Ice 2 ounces blanco tequila 1/2 ounce Cointreau or other triple sec 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice Directions Moisten half of the outer rim of a chilled coupe with the lime wedge and coat lightly with salt. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila, Cointreau and lime juice and shake well. Strain the drink into the prepared glass. Rate it Print