Why do they put salt on margarita rim?
What this means for your margarita is that a salted rim helps to counteract any bitterness from the orange liqueur or the tequila, which, in turn, enhances both the drink's sweet and sour notes.
Why do bartenders put salt on the rim?
Place it on the rim, and you allow the drink's flavors to develop in stages. A hit of isolated salt can awaken tongue receptors, which changes what you perceive as the other components of the drink are sipped.
What's the point of rimming a glass?
The purpose of rimming the glass can either be for aesthetics or to enhance the flavor of a cocktail. Rimming usually crosses both categories. Adding something to the rim of the glass is very visually appealing and therefore ornamental, but with proper selection it can substantially enhance the flavor of the drink.
Are margaritas supposed to be salty?
Finally, salt enhances the overall flavor of cocktails. Though the scientific investigation is ongoing, salt supposedly stimulates your gustatory receptor cells, which make up your taste buds. It also increases saliva production, which makes the cocktail “mouthwatering” in a very literal sense.