Mexican Martini
by scoochmaroo in Cooking > Cocktails & Mocktails
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Mexican Martini
I was first introduced to the Mexican Martini at Trudy's in Austin, Texas.
Since then, I've been a die hard fan of the Margarita's more complex big sister, plus I adore that it comes garnished with olives instead of limes. Top that off with the fact that it's served straight up and is accompanied by an almost-full shaker, and you've got a drink made in heaven.
Special thanks to friend edbrannan for his own personal recipe and hand modeling.
Since then, I've been a die hard fan of the Margarita's more complex big sister, plus I adore that it comes garnished with olives instead of limes. Top that off with the fact that it's served straight up and is accompanied by an almost-full shaker, and you've got a drink made in heaven.
Special thanks to friend edbrannan for his own personal recipe and hand modeling.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Tequila - Use a good silver tequila
- 1 1/2 oz. Orange Liqueur (i,e. Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
- 2 oz. Margarita mix (opt. Use for a sweeter finish, otherwise omit)
- 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 oz. Orange Juice
- 1 splash Sprite
- Ice
- Jalapeno stuffed olives!
Measure
Into a cocktail shaker, measure tequila and orange liqueur.
Lime It Up
Roll lime firmly under your palm, or microwave it for 30 seconds to release more juice.
Squeeze lime into shaker.
Squeeze lime into shaker.
Shake
Add orange juice and ice, and shake.
Top off shaker with a splash of Sprite (or other lemon-lime soda).
Top off shaker with a splash of Sprite (or other lemon-lime soda).
Pour
Pour into a chilled martini glass and garnish with three olives.
Serve with shaker.
Enjoy responsibly!
Serve with shaker.
Enjoy responsibly!