Mexican martini

The Mexican martini is a cocktail variation of a Margarita served straight up in a cocktail glass like a Martini. It is a popular drink in Austin, Texas.[1][2]

Preparation

Recipes and preparation types vary. The primary ingredients are tequila and orange liqueur. Other flavoring ingredients like orange juice, lime juice, sparkling sodas and salt may be used.[3][4] One common recipe is as follows:

  • 2 oz. tequila
  • 1 oz. Cointreau liqueur
  • 1–2 oz. Sprite
  • 1 oz. orange juice
  • ½ lime, juice of
  • 1/2 oz. green olive brine
  • garnish with 2+ green olives

History

There is contention as to the origin of Mexican martinis, as their history is unclear. However most Texans assert that it was the Cedar Door Patio Bar & Grill in Austin, Texas that first came up with the recipe. [5]

References
  1. "Best of Austin". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
  2. Goldstein, Robin (2008). Fearless Critic Austin Restaurant Guide (2nd ed.). Workman Publishing. p. 352.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-06-26. Retrieved 2011-04-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. Foley, Ray (2006). The Ultimate Little Cocktail Book. Sourcebooks, Inc.
  5. "Mexican Martinis: Regional Drinks 101 | HuffPost Life". Huffingtonpost.com. 2013-02-26. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
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