Description
This Mexican Martini is a bold and flavorful cocktail combining the zest of a margarita with the elegance of a martini. It’s tangy, slightly salty, and perfect for any fiesta or happy hour.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces tequila (silver or reposado)
- 1/2 ounce orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce orange juice
- 1/2 ounce olive brine (from jarred green olives)
- Splash of lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7UP)
- Salt for rimming the glass (optional)
- Ice
- Green olives and lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Rim the edge of a martini glass with salt (optional) and set aside.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, orange juice, and olive brine to the shaker.
- Shake well for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into the prepared martini glass.
- Add a splash of lemon-lime soda to the drink.
- Garnish with green olives and a lime wedge. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust olive brine to taste if you prefer it saltier.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for best flavor.
- Chill the martini glass beforehand for a crisper cocktail experience.
- You can use flavored olives for a twist on the garnish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
