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Monday is National Margarita Day

South, and 740 S. Rampart Blvd.: Buy one original margarita (2 ounces of 100-percent blue agave tequila with lime and agave nectar) and get one free, all day Monday.

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The cocktail consists of tequila, triple sec and lime or lemon juice and is often served with salt on the rim of the glass.

Here are a few places to enjoy the day, whether you like it frozen or on the rocks.

According to NationalMargaritaDay.com, there is much debate about who invented the classic margarita in the 1930s or 1940s.

There are many different stories and myths, beginning as early as 1938, as to how and when the margarita was created.

In fact, in 2008 the margarita was the most popularly ordered drink; representing 18 percent of all mixed drink sales in the USA.it beat out the martini and rum and Coke!

“Our signature house margaritas for just $2 makes On The Border the ideal destination for National Margarita Day”, said Ashley Zickefoose, CMO of On The Border.

Pour over crushed ice, stir.

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Get a margarita and use #NationalMargaritaDay to post on social media.

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