Mexican Martini
An Austin, Texas favourite: a Margarita served up with olive brine.
Shaken · Martini glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 19% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 20 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 20 ml Fresh lime juice
- 15 ml Orange juice
- 10 ml Olive brine
- Green olives (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 50 ml tequila (blanco) into the shaker
- Pour 20 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add 20 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 15 ml orange juice into the shaker
- Pour 10 ml olive brine into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Mexican Martini
The Mexican Martini is an Austin, Texas favourite: a margarita with olive brine, served straight up with the shaker on the side so you can top up your glass.
The daisy family. The daisy is a sour sweetened with an orange liqueur or another cordial instead of plain sugar. Daisies appear in American bar books from the 1870s. The Sidecar, the White Lady and the Margarita (Spanish for "daisy") all belong to this family, which is why their recipes look so alike.
Mexican Martini FAQ
What's in a Mexican Martini?
50 ml tequila (blanco), 20 ml triple sec / cointreau, 20 ml fresh lime juice, 15 ml orange juice, 10 ml olive brine, garnished with green olives.
How strong is a Mexican Martini?
About 19% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.2 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Mexican Martini?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Mexican Martini in?
A martini glass, about 150 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No martini glass? Use a coupe.
