1. a pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and olive oil
Usage: Italian origin; often capitalized when referring to the classic Neapolitan variety
2. a cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur, typically served with a salt-rimmed glass
Usage: also spelled margarita

Examples

• We ordered a margherita pizza with fresh basil from the wood-fired oven.
• The restaurant's signature margherita features San Marzano tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella.
• She sipped her margherita cocktail by the pool on a hot summer day.
• A classic margherita pizza should be simple and let the quality ingredients shine.
• The bar makes an excellent margherita with fresh lime juice and premium tequila.