Time for a boozy quiz. Ya ready?

The original Margarita was invented by...

A) Mexican restaurant owner Carlos "Danny" Herrera in 1938 for a showgirl called Marjorie. This babe was allergic to all forms of alcohol except tequila, but she wasn't a fan of knocking it back straight. Herrera supposedly solved the problem by adding salt and lime, creating the world’s first Margarita.

B) Margarita Sames, a rich, Dallas socialite who supposedly invented the tipple on holiday in Acapulco, naming it after herself - to be fair, we'd do the same.

C) It evolved from a popular 1930s cocktail, the Daisy, which, when made with tequila, became better known by its Spanish name, Margarita.

And the answer? Well... No one knows. The true origin is a mystery - but what's really important is that they're f*cking delicious. Knowing how to make one at home should be a top priority. Lucky for you, we've got a few epic Marg recipes up out sleeve, and we're willing to share 'em. You're welcome.

The Classic Margarita

The original, the OG, the legend. Before you start going off-piste, THIS is the one you need to have perfected in your repertoire.

You will need... 

• 50ml blanco tequila (take your pick from one of these awesome bottles)
• 30ml Cointreau
• 20ml fresh lime juice 
• Salt and wedge of lime, for garnish

Salt the rim of a rocks glass. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, add ice and shake until well chilled. Strain into a chilled rocks glass. Garnish with the lime wedge.

The Frozen Margarita

When a summer heat-wave hits, you need to hit up this slushy for grown-ups.

You will need...

• 50ml tequila
• 25ml Cointreau
• 25ml fresh lime juice
• 15ml agave syrup
• Large handful of ice
• Salt and wedge of lime, for garnish

Salt the rim of a glass. Add all the ingredients except the garnish to a blender and blitz until smooth. Tip into the glass, garnish with the lime and serve.

The Lagerita

When you're down the pub with your crew, but you really just want a Margarita... it's worth carrying a bottle of agave syrup with you at all times to make one of these bad boys.

You will need...

• 50ml tequila
• 50ml fresh lime juice
• 25ml agave/sugar syrup
• 500ml lager or light IPA 

Rim two highball or pint glasses with sea salt. Combine the tequila, lime juice and agave syrup in a cocktail shaker and shake with ice, then pour evenly between the two glasses. Top up with the lager or light IPA (or if you're feeling fancy, up-end a bottle in your drink and let it gradually empty into the glass).

The Mezcal Margarita

Like your cocktails smoky? Time to swap out the tequila for it's smokier bad-ass cousin...

You will need...

• 20ml fresh lime juice
• 30ml Cointreau
• 50ml mezcal (you'll find our faves in here)
• Salt and lime wedge, for garnish

Salt the rim of a rocks glass. Shake all ingredients with ice, then strain into the salt-rimmed glass over ice. Garnish with the lime wedge.

The Spicy Margarita

You don't need to suck up to a Soho House member to sip the perfect Picante - just whip up this Spicy Marg recipe and bring the heat.

You will need...

• Fresh chilli, to taste
• 10 coriander leaves
• 60ml blanco tequila
• 30ml lime juice
• 15ml agave syrup
• Salt, lime wedge and a slice of chillli, for garnish

Salt the rim of a rocks glass. Muddle the chilli in a cocktail shaker (leave the seeds in at your own risk - they're gonna make things extra spicy!) and add all ingredients except the garnish. Shake with ice and strain into the rocks glass over ice. Garnish with the lime wedge and chilli.

^{Cover imagery by the crew at Cointreau}