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

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