The Cold Margarita

Earliest known poster for "The Cold Margarita".

"The Cold Margarita" is a poem by William Carlos Williams.

Text

so much depends
upon
a cold marga-
rita
glazed with gold
Cuervo
beside the white
salt-rim

"There’s a couple on the table next to mine discussing their relationship. I’m here single, making love to my margarita. Who’s winning now?"

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