Mexican Martini

By Jordan Mackay

Mexican Martini
Caleb Bryant Miller for The New York Times
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Originally the Mexican Martini was just a large margarita in Austin, Tex. But the presentation calls for the margarita to be served in a martini glass, with olives on a spear. Because it is about twice as large as a regular drink, customers are usually given the cocktail shaker and invited to pour it themselves.

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink
  • Salt
  • 2ounces reposado tequila
  • 1ounce Cointreau
  • 1ounce fresh lime juice
  • ¾ounce fresh orange juice
  • ½ounce olive brine
  • 2olives
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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)

236 calories; 2 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 6 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 361 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Wet half the lip of a martini glass and dip it in salt. Chill the glass. Pour the liquid ingredients into a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain into the glass. Garnish with olives on a spear.

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Tasteeone

This is delicious. I used jalapeño stuffed olives from Trader Joe's and triple sec.

JS

This is amazing. Amazing. Best kept secret ever. Olive brine and salt are key. Do not omit.

Bill

I like a martini and a margarita and I thought this sound quite strange but it’s absolutely delicious!

Ali S

I am a northerner who has resided in Austin for 25 years. I make this drink for Christmas holiday gatherings with my family in New England. I always add a few drops of Chalula Hot Sauce to this recipe and serve with jalapeño stuffed olives. My family affectionately calls this drink The Hot and Dirty.

AnneG

Green.

Elaine

Excellent recipe! Been looking for the perfect one - and this is it!

Matt B

Wife liked it a lot. Nice twist on either.

Savi

Thank you for the recipe! I made this for New Year’s Eve party and was the bomb!!

Mandie

Haven't had one since I left Austin. Asked my bartender here in Lil Rock to make one. She did. Wonderful! Visit The Fold and ask for Regen.

Alison

I add little bit of sprite. Delish!

Ricky Ray Jackson

Me and the old lady crushed these in West Texas. Absolutely love this recipe. I also used jalapeño olives and brine. The spice was perfect to off balance the sweetness.

kate

Highly recommend substituting pineapple juice for the orange juice if you have it.

Lee

Lived in central Texas 6 years. This is the recipe. I also agree pickled jalapeños and tajin on the rim make the drink.

abbie

So delicious! Served to friends and everyone loved them. If you’re not an olive fan, you can’t taste any real olive flavor in the drink, just a nice balanced flavor.

Patrick

Used jalapeno stuffed olives which were nice. We didn't have Cointreau so subbed blood orange liquor (solerno) and blood orange juice. Don't skimp on the brine from the olive jar. The mix was really good. Turned out great!

Ali S

I am a northerner who has resided in Austin for 25 years. I make this drink for Christmas holiday gatherings with my family in New England. I always add a few drops of Chalula Hot Sauce to this recipe and serve with jalapeño stuffed olives. My family affectionately calls this drink The Hot and Dirty.

Rebecca

Didn't expect to like this, but needed a new quarantini. This is it! Sent the recipe to several friends.

Samantha ATX

Instead of salting the rim try tajin! And add a hint of jalapeño juice for kick

Shake Shake

I too was questioning the olive juice, but this was the perfect drink! I used the juice from Cerignola olives: there was no oil, just brine. The tequila I use is salty, so in this rare instance I omitted the salt rim. A really balanced recipe that tasted more like a margarita than a martini.

Rachel

Great recipe! I used jalapeno stuffed olives, Triple Sec and added a tiny bit of agave. A strong drink but delicious!

Scott

Surprised me, sounds strange tastes great. Also tried it without Olive Brine and it does not work . Be bold go for it.

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