Mexican Martini
A Mexican Martini is basically a margarita on the rocks with a splash of olive juice, and this version is a copycat recipe of the famous cocktail from Trudy's in Austin!
Servings 2 cocktails
Calories 148kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ounces good-quality tequila
- 1 to 2 ounces lemon-lime soda such as Sprite or 7-Up
- 1 ounce orange liqueur such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 1 ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 1 ounce fresh-squeezed orange juice
- Splash of olive juice
- Coarse salt such as kosher salt, for rimming the glass
- Pimiento-stuffed green olives for garnish
Instructions
- Measure tequila, soda, orange liqueur, lime juice, orange juice, and olive juice into a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into salt-rimmed martini glass. Garnish with a skewer of olives.
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Notes
- To rim glasses, spread a thin layer of coarse salt onto a plate. Use a slice of lime to wet the edge of the martini glass, then dip in the salt, turning until well-coated.
- To add some spice, garnish with gourmet green olives that have been stuffed with jalapenos instead!
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 6mg