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.

Ingredients

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

      235 calories; 2 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 145 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

1 drink

Preparation

  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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