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.[5]
References
- ↑ http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Awards/BestOfAustin/index?SearchTerms=martinis
- ↑ Goldstein, Robin (2008). Fearless Critic Austin Restaurant Guide (2nd ed.). Workman Publishing. p. 352.
- ↑ http://www.austin360.com/restaurants/content/restaurants/special/2005/foodmatters_05-25-05.html
- ↑ Foley, Ray (2006). The Ultimate Little Cocktail Book. Sourcebooks, Inc.
- ↑ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/26/mexican-martini_n_2759197.html
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