How Its Made Season 16 episode 12 Tequila
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Thursday, April 26, 2018
History of the Margarita
Like any drink that reaches such ubiquity, the history of the
Margarita is shrouded in layers of myth and marketing. As such, the
'where' and 'who' are things we may never truly know. What we do know is
that this refreshing summer favorite consists of tequila, lime, and an
orange liqueur served in a salt-rimmed glass. Beyond that, we get into
speculation and experimentation (the fun stuff).
The name 'margarita' is the Spanish form of the English name 'Margaret,' but is also the Spanish name given to the Daisy. Now it just so happens that, around the time that we see the margarita gaining popularity historically, there was another common drink in America called a daisy. The daisy similarly involved a citrus liqueur, a complementary citrus flavor, and rum. This being only a decade or so after the end of prohibition, however, there was a lingering popularity in the southern United States of imported liquor from south of the border - specifically, tequila.
A simple adaptation of an existing drink, however doesn't quite explain the rapid growth in popularity of the drink in the 1940s and 1950s that continues to this day nor the drastic reduction in complexity (a daisy is made with upwards of 7 ingredients.) So the title of godfather of the margarita was pretty much up for grabs for the latter half of the twentieth century. After much speculation and detailed research, the most widely accepted story is that of a bartender from Ensenada, Mexico by the name of Don Carlos Orozco.
Don Carlos was a bartender at Hussong's Cantina on the western coast of the Baja Peninsula. On a slow afternoon in October of 1941, he was experimenting with some new drink recipes when in walks Margarita Henkel - the daughter of the local German ambassador. Being a customer of some prestige, Don Carlos offers her his new experiment in welcome. She had no idea then, but she was taking the biggest step forward in the history of tequila since the conquistadores.
In the ensuing decades, there have been countless incarnations of the famous beverage have developed. Margarita flavors run the gamut from chipotle pineapple to blood orange and just about anything you can think of in between. In total, the margarita has become so popular that, in 2008, it was the number 1 most ordered drink in the US, accounting for 18% of bar drink orders.
The name 'margarita' is the Spanish form of the English name 'Margaret,' but is also the Spanish name given to the Daisy. Now it just so happens that, around the time that we see the margarita gaining popularity historically, there was another common drink in America called a daisy. The daisy similarly involved a citrus liqueur, a complementary citrus flavor, and rum. This being only a decade or so after the end of prohibition, however, there was a lingering popularity in the southern United States of imported liquor from south of the border - specifically, tequila.
A simple adaptation of an existing drink, however doesn't quite explain the rapid growth in popularity of the drink in the 1940s and 1950s that continues to this day nor the drastic reduction in complexity (a daisy is made with upwards of 7 ingredients.) So the title of godfather of the margarita was pretty much up for grabs for the latter half of the twentieth century. After much speculation and detailed research, the most widely accepted story is that of a bartender from Ensenada, Mexico by the name of Don Carlos Orozco.
Don Carlos was a bartender at Hussong's Cantina on the western coast of the Baja Peninsula. On a slow afternoon in October of 1941, he was experimenting with some new drink recipes when in walks Margarita Henkel - the daughter of the local German ambassador. Being a customer of some prestige, Don Carlos offers her his new experiment in welcome. She had no idea then, but she was taking the biggest step forward in the history of tequila since the conquistadores.
In the ensuing decades, there have been countless incarnations of the famous beverage have developed. Margarita flavors run the gamut from chipotle pineapple to blood orange and just about anything you can think of in between. In total, the margarita has become so popular that, in 2008, it was the number 1 most ordered drink in the US, accounting for 18% of bar drink orders.
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Monday, April 23, 2018
Don't Miss Favela's Fusion's Cinco de Mayo Weekend Celebration!
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo along with Favela's Fusion's 10th anniversary May 4th and 5th!
Favela's Fusion
1500 Oliver Rd
Fairfield, CA 94534
Friday, April 20, 2018
3JB Tonight at Favela's Fusion!
Friday, April 20, 2018
6:00 - 9:00 pm
6:00 - 9:00 pm
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Fairfield, CA
94534
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Join us every 3rd Friday of the month at Favela's Fusion for Jazz by Bob Jacobs Quintet aka 3JB!
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
It's Fabulous Tuesday at Favela's Fusion - Dinner for 2 for Only $25!
Make tonight Date Night and join Favela's Fusion for Fabulous Tuesday!
We have dinner for 2 for just $25.
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Fairfield, CA 94534
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Happy Hour Every Day!
It's Happy Hour every day from 3:00 - 6:00 pm at Favela's Fusion!
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Fairfield , CA 94534
707-421-8484
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Bubbly Wednesday Today at Favela's Fusion!
You've made it halfway through the work week...reward yourself with $10 Bottomless Bubbly and Tasteful Tapas at Favela's Fusion!
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Fairfield, CA 94533
Sunday, April 8, 2018
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Mariachi Night Tomorrow Night at Favela's Fusion!
Join us every first Friday of the month for Mariachi Night starting at 7pm. Live Entertainment with Exquisite Mexican Cuisine!
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Monday, April 2, 2018
Tapas at Favela's Fusion
Try some of our delicious Tapas at Favela's Fusion!
Happy Hour is daily from 3:00 - 6:00pm
What are Tapas?
Tapas are a wide variety of appetizers, or snacks, in Spanish cuisine. They may be cold or hot. In select bars in Spain, tapas have evolved into an entire, sophisticated cuisine. Source:Wikipedia
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