Jimmy Buffett’s favorite drink revealed: the cocktail he picked instead of margaritas

Jimmy Buffett may have built an empire on a 1977 tune celebrating salty air and sun-warmed cocktails, but in later years the musician and restaurateur favored a much simpler pour: tequila served over ice. That shift — away from sweet, mix-heavy margaritas toward a pared-back spirit and lime — matters now for fans and casual…