Make Your Own La Babia Margarita
Published: February 21, 2021
Monday, Feb. 22 is National Margarita Day. Get into the spirit at home thanks to this recipe from Hotel Emma, which is known for its La Babia Margarita that is provided to guests when they check in.
Named for Hacienda La Babia in Coahuila, Mexico, the cocktail thrives on its simplicity. It is made with just three ingredients, including fresh lime juice, which staff say provides a freshness that sweet and sour mixes simply cannot.
“From the beginning of our opening, we did not want your typical cocktail hour like many hotels,” says John Brand, executive chef of the hotel, which was recently named to Travel + Leisure’s T+L 500, which lists the best hotel and resort properties in the world. “I created the La Babia Margarita from our owner’s own recipe he uses at his ranch in Mexico, which is called La Babia.”