Compare a Margarita and a Daiquiri in terms of base spirit and a key serving difference.

• A. Margarita uses vodka; Daiquiri uses tequila. Margarita served with sugar rim; Daiquiri with salt rim.
• B. Margarita uses tequila; Daiquiri uses white rum. Margarita is often served with a salt rim; Daiquiri is served straight up or on the rocks with no salt rim.
• C. Margarita uses gin; Daiquiri uses rum. Margarita served on the rocks with no salt; Daiquiri with sugar rim.
• D. Margarita uses tequila; Daiquiri uses vodka. Margarita served on the rocks; Daiquiri served with a sugar rim.

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is what each drink is built on and how it’s traditionally served. A Margarita is defined by tequila as its base spirit, with the characteristic salt rim that enhances the tart lime and orange flavors. A Daiquiri relies on white rum as its base, and the classic presentation is chilled and served straight up or on the rocks without a salt rim. This combination—tequila with a salt rim versus white rum without a salt rim—is what distinguishes the two in both flavor foundation and serving style. Modern twists exist, but the core distinction remains those base spirits and the typical rim.