RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Jack Kerouac's Margarita

Margaritas are wildly popular cocktails that can be enjoyed in standard and frozen varieties. Typically made with tequila and lime juice, margaritas lend a tropical flair to most any occasion and are the ideal accompaniment to Latin-inspired cuisine.

Although margaritas commonly are consumed poolside or seen as warm-weather beverages, National Margarita Day falls during the month of February when the weather is chilly for many people. Perhaps sipping a margarita can evoke the coming days of sunshine and outdoor antics? That's especially likely when you make this recipe, a favorite of author Ja...