Chapter 1
The birth of the frozen margarita machine
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Chapter 2
The science of the slush
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Chapter 3
From a local bar to the Smithsonian
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Chapter 4
The global frozen drink phenomenon
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The invention of the frozen margarita machine
Ch 4 · The global frozen drink phenomenon
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Fun Fact
Drive-thru drinks: Louisiana is famous for its drive-thru daiquiri stands, a business model made possible by the evolution of frozen drink machines.
Glossary
margarita (noun)
A cocktail consisting of tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice, typically served in a salt-rimmed glass. In 1971, Dallas restaurateur Mariano Martinez modified a soft-serve dispenser to serve this blended drink.
A cocktail consisting of tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice, typically served in a salt-rimmed glass. In 1971, Dallas restaurateur Mariano Martinez modified a soft-serve dispenser to serve this blended drink.
Quiz
Which agave-based spirit is increasingly used in modern craft frozen margaritas alongside tequila?
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Which frozen beverage brand predated the margarita machine but inspired its continuous-flow design?
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What appliance was used to make frozen margaritas before the 1971 machine invention?
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What is a major texture disadvantage of a blender-made frozen drink compared to a machine-made one?