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. However most Texans assert that it was the Cedar Door bar in Austin TX that first came up with the recipe. [5]
References
- ^ http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Awards/BestOfAustin/index?SearchTerms=martinis
- ^ Goldstein, Robin (2008). Fearless Critic Austin Restaurant Guide (2nd ed.). Workman Publishing. p. 352.
- ^ http://www.austin360.com/restaurants/content/restaurants/special/2005/foodmatters_05-25-05.html
- ^ Foley, Ray (2006). The Ultimate Little Cocktail Book. Sourcebooks, Inc.
- ^ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/26/mexican-martini_n_2759197.html
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