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C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • W I N T E R 2 0 2 1 165 to hide," he says. He found that at Casa del Cerro. Unsurprisingly for a man's whose lega- cy revolves around the frozen margarita, the home's landscaping is dominated by blue agave plants. Today, Martinez' empire has grown to five restaurants; he's not even thinking about retire- ment. "I'm constantly working. I never stop," he says. And that first margarita machine? "It's on permanent display at the Smithsonian," Martinez says. "That's a big deal. They own millions of objects but less than two percent are on display." Aside from being a museum piece, the device has had a lasting effect. "My innovation was to make five-gallon batches of margaritas in precise proportions," Martinez explains. "I think it revolutionized the hospitality industry." His early dream was to be Paul McCartney, but, he says, "I'll settle for being Mariano Martinez, the man who invented the frozen margarita machine." Christian Flickner, O.D. ~ Jennell Bockenstedt, O.D. James Flickner. O.D. ~ Maureen Hong. O.D. HOLIDAY SUNGLASS SALE AND 30% OFF SECOND PAIRS GENUINE HOSPITALITY IN THE HEART OF CARMEL Lincoln & 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea 800-443-7443 • cypress-inn.com Come visit Carmel's iconic pet-friendly hotel and Terry's Restaurant, with beautiful al fresco dining. Live music every Thursday to Sunday in our fabulous living room. Mariano Martinez' Favorite Home Margarita Recipe This is the recipe Martinez uses to make margaritas for guests at his home. No special machine is required. Ingredients 2 oz. Fresh, hand-squeezed lime or lemon juice 1 ½ oz. 100 percent agave tequila* 1 oz. Grand Marnier or Cointreau Instructions Salt rim of glass, if desired. Fill pint shaker with ice and add all ingredients. Shake vigorously exactly f ive times and pour contents of shaker into glass. Lime wedge garnish optional. *A great margarita must contain 100 percent agave tequila such as Herradura Silver, el Jimador, Patrón Silver or Don Julio Blanco. Expensive aged tequila is not necessary for margaritas.