The Margarita is one of the most popular tequila-based cocktails, though its exact origin is shrouded in mystery. One of the most common stories attributes its creation to Carlos 'Danny' Herrera at his restaurant, Rancho La Gloria, in 1938. He reportedly created it for a customer, Marjorie King, who was allergic to all hard liquor except tequila but didn't like to drink it neat with salt and lime. He combined the elements of a traditional tequila shot—tequila, salt, and lime—and added Cointreau to create a balanced cocktail. Another theory suggests it is an evolution of 'The Daisy,' a popular Victorian-era cocktail. In Spanish, 'Margarita' translates to 'Daisy,' supporting the idea that the drink was a tequila-based variation of the existing classic.