January 13, 2020 - 122 - "World's Best Margarita"

 **Edited:  I forgot I had actual photos of this event.  I came across them and they are far better than the generic photos I had here before.**

   I have a lot of respect for tequila.  Heck, it played a big role in getting Michael and I together. 

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     The fact is, the limit for any really good margarita is:  one.  

     The problem is:  it only takes one to ruin your judgment entirely.  Then a second margarita sounds like a truly fabulous idea.  

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    The other night we went to a restaurant that specializes in margaritas. The bar was across the room from our table so we didn't see all the magic that went into our drinks, but it was clearly a laborious process.

    We watched as a woman cut up fresh limes.  She then hand-squeezed lime after lime after lime...  

     Then she got out glasses, added ice.  

     Then the mixing process began.  Her back was to us.  She'd pour this and stir that.  

     We kept thinking she'd turn around, put them on a tray, and bring the drinks to us...but she kept working away.

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Michael:  This is the most complex margarita of all time.

Me:  No kidding.

Michael:  What do you think she's putting in them?

Me:  I've read about the Aztecs and Chichimecas that lived around here.  They were into some pretty creepy stuff, like human sacrifice.  What if the recipe actually calls for someone named Margarita?



     More time passed and the woman finally delivered our drinks with a flourish.  

     We drank a little, and then a little bit more... And we both had to admit that whatever the cost...it was worth it.

     Here's to you, Margarita!

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      Luckily, we just had one a piece.   I guess it's because they were just so satisfyingly good.  

     Or maybe we've finally grown a little older and wiser.  

     Nah...  That can't be it.  Older:  yes.  Wiser:  doubtful.

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"I wonder if there is a margarita somewhere out there thinking about me too."

-Unknown

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