A margarita machine is a

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dispensing device. A margarita mix, traditionally lime flavored, is put in a refrigerated container with a spinning

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. The user is able to dispense margaritas from such a device for extended periods of time, usually up to 12 hours, without losing any quality in the taste of the margaritas. A margarita machine may be purchased in its finished form or built from a

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with special equipment.

History

The margarita machine was invented in 1971 by Mariano Martinez after receiving multiple customer complaints about the quality of the

s at his

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. He got the idea from seeing kids buy a

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