A Princess Cruise ship embarking from Texas has achieved a remarkable feat, setting a new Guinness World Record for the most margaritas purchased within an eight-hour period. The Regal Princess, sailing from Galveston, Texas, on a seven-day voyage to Cozumel, Mexico, on February 17, saw passengers and crew celebrate National Margarita Day in spectacular fashion.
Record-Breaking Consumption
The ship's passengers consumed a staggering total of 3,410 margaritas, significantly surpassing the previous record of 2,728. With the vessel having a capacity of 3,560 passengers, this equates to nearly one margarita per person aboard. The record attempt took place while the ship was docked in Cozumel, creating a festive atmosphere that was palpable throughout the cruise liner.
Celebratory Atmosphere
Thomas Bradford, the official Guinness adjudicator, remarked in a news release, "You could feel the celebration in every bar of Regal Princess." The achievement was made possible using Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila, a brand co-founded by Texas native and actor Matthew McConaughey along with his wife, Camila Alves. The couple sent a congratulatory video message to the ship, applauding the passengers for making history at sea.
Popular Signature Cocktail
According to Princess Cruises, the 24K Margarita, crafted with Pantalones tequila, is the ship's most popular signature cocktail. This record comes on the heels of another impressive milestone: the cruise line sold over one million 24K Margaritas between January 1 and January 7 of this year alone.
Historical Connection
Interestingly, the margarita's origins are believed to trace back to Galveston, Texas, the very port from which the Regal Princess departed. While the drink's creation is widely debated, some accounts suggest it was invented in 1948 by Santos Cruz, a bartender at the Balinese Room on the island.
The story goes that Cruz substituted tequila for brandy and salt for sugar in a sidecar cocktail, inspired by a recent trip to Mexico, thus creating the margarita as we know it today. The Regal Princess returned to port on Sunday, coinciding perfectly with National Margarita Day, adding a symbolic touch to this boozy accomplishment.
