Sleep matters. Stress matters. Even your mood matters. Had a rough week? That first margarita hits like a freight train. Party on a Friday? You might power through three like a pro.
And then there’s the alcohol-by-volume (ABV) of your tequila. Most brands sit around 40% (80 proof). But boutique bottles can be stronger. Always check the proof, or learn the hard way.
Can Margarita Make You Drunk? (What you need to know) – Drink Mastery
Listen to Your Body
The best test is the “feeling” test. Are you warm and giggly? You’re buzzed. Are you seeing double and hugging strangers? Stop drinking. The margarita doesn’t control you—you control the margarita.
Here’s a cheat: one drink per hour is the standard “safe” zone. That means one margarita every sixty minutes. At that rate, you can have three or four and stay in the “happy” lane. But who drinks margaritas that slow? Nobody I know.
