Mexican Martini
This Austin-style Mexican Martini tastes just like Trudy’s, blending tequila, orange liqueur, fresh citrus, and olive brine for that signature Tex-Mex sip.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Cocktails
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ounces Don Julio Reposado Tequila
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce fresh orange juice
- 1/2 ounce olive brine
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 3 jalapeño-stuffed olives
- Margarita salt (for rimming the glass)
Instructions
Prepare the Glass
- Run a squeezed lime wedge around the rim of a martini glass.
- Dip the rim into margarita salt to coat evenly.
Mix the Cocktail
- In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, orange juice, olive brine, and simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice, securing the lid tightly.
Shake and Serve
- Shake vigorously for 10-20 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into the prepared martini glass.
Garnish and Enjoy
- Spear the jalapeño-stuffed olives on a cocktail pick and place them in the glass.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this bold, Austin-style cocktail.
Notes
Substitutions
- Tequila: Blanco tequila can be used for a lighter, crisper taste.
- Cointreau: Triple sec or Grand Marnier are good substitutes.
- Olive brine: For a milder flavor, use plain olive brine instead of jalapeño-stuffed olive brine.
- Sweetener: Agave syrup can replace simple syrup.
- Spicier kick: Muddle a few slices of fresh jalapeño in the shaker before adding the liquid ingredients.
Batch for a party: Multiply the liquid ingredients by the number of servings and chill in a pitcher. For the closest texture, shake individual servings with ice before straining; for faster service, pour the chilled batch over ice in small glasses.
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 23
- Sodium: 1774
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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