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The frozen margarita, born in a soft-serve machine
The frozen margarita machine was invented in Dallas in 1971, when restaurateur Mariano Martinez rigged a used soft-serve machine to pour his father's recipe.
Cantina Rooftop
Drinks
Margaritas & mezcal-ritas
- Vozul Margarita$18
- Frozen Margarita$18
Vozul tequila, lime & agave
Add mango, passion fruit or strawberry 3 · pitcher 70, flavored pitcher 85
- El Jefe$25
- Frozen Pineapple Mezcal Margarita$18
- Spicy Mango$18
- La Bichota$18
- Skinny Margarita$18
- Habanero Margarita$18
- Jalapeño Margarita$18
- Pomegranate Margarita$18
- Mezcal Smash$18
- El Besito$18
- La Mula (Moscow Mule)$18
Please tell your server about any food allergies.
A museum piece behind every slush
Before that, a frozen margarita meant a blender and a bartender who couldn't keep up. The original machine now belongs to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, which acquired it in 2005.
A machine keeps the texture even, a fine slush with no chunks of ice in it. The cold hides the alcohol, and brain freeze is real, so sip. It goes well with anything salty on the table.
Same line as our regular margarita on the menu: Vozul tequila, lime and agave, only frozen. The fruit add-ons and the pitcher work the same way too.
Frozen Margarita: questions
Who invented the frozen margarita?
The machine came from Mariano Martinez in Dallas, in 1971, adapted from a soft-serve ice cream machine. Blended margaritas existed before that.
Is a frozen margarita stronger than one on the rocks?
Not by nature. It depends on the recipe, though the cold can make the alcohol harder to notice.
What's in the Frozen Margarita at Cantina Rooftop?
Our menu says: Vozul tequila, lime & agave. Tell your server about any allergies when you order.
How much for the Frozen Margarita at Cantina Rooftop?
$18 on our menu right now. See it on the full menu.
When can I order the Frozen Margarita?
It's on our drinks menu. Our hours: Tuesday to Thursday 5pm to 11pm (last reservation 10pm), Friday 5pm to 3am, Saturday 12pm to 3am and Sunday 12pm to 9:30pm. Closed Mondays. We're at 605 W 48th St in Hell's Kitchen. Book a table.