Margarita Welcome to "Cocktails," the podcast dedicated to mixing up the history, recipes, and fascinating tales behind the world’s most iconic drinks. Today, we're shaking things up with the Margarita, a cocktail that conjures images of sunny beaches and lively fiestas. The Margarita is one of the most popular cocktails in the world, famed for its perfect balance of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. Its origin is shrouded in mystery, with several bartenders claiming to have invented it in the 1930s and 1940s. One of the most popular stories attributes its creation to a Mexican bartender who made it for an aspiring actress allergic to all spirits except tequila.