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Mexican Martini
Bold, citrusy, and briny, this Mexican Martini is an Austin classic! Easy to shake up at home, it’s the perfect balance of margarita meets martini—ideal for happy hour or any Tex-Mex feast!
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Servings: 1
Calories: 300kcal
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces Patron Reposado Tequila
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce fresh orange juice
- ½ ounce olive brine
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- 3 jalapeño-stuffed olives
- Margarita salt for rimming the glass
- 1 fresh lime for rimming the glass
Instructions
Prepare the Glass
- Run a squeezed lime wedge around the rim of a martini glass.1 fresh lime
- Dip the rim into margarita salt to coat evenly.Margarita salt
Mix the Cocktail
- In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, orange juice, olive brine, and simple syrup.2 ounces Patron Reposado Tequila, 1 ounce Cointreau, 1 ounce fresh lime juice, 1 ounce fresh orange juice, ½ ounce olive brine, ½ ounce 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.3 jalapeño-stuffed olives
- Sip and enjoy this bold, Texas-style twist on a classic martini!
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 for a more natural sweetness.
- Spicier Kick: Muddle a few slices of fresh jalapeño in the shaker before adding liquid ingredients.
- Batch for a Party: Multiply ingredients by the number of servings needed and mix in a large pitcher. Serve over ice in small martini glasses or pour into a shaker with ice before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cocktail | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1774mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.