The original margarita cocktail was a simple concoction of tequila with citrus and a dash of Triple Sec orange liqueur. The salted rim was a later addition and maybe the first of many variations. Subsequent variations have included agave nectar, chipotle chili, mango, jalapeno, and raspberries. You can taste the classic and the spinoffs in style at Palmilla, choosing your preferred style and brand of tequila or asking your bartender to suggest one. If you’re there with a friend you might ask for an original and something like their ginger margarita and exchange sips so as to appreciate the original and the innovation in one sitting.
39 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. (310) 374-4440.
