Mexican Martini

Mexican Martini

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Mexican Martini

Mexican Martini

Recipe by Daily Disher

The Mexican Martini is a bold, savory-sweet cocktail that blends tequila, citrus, and olive brine for a zesty, upscale twist on a margarita.

Course: CocktailCuisine: Tex-MexDifficulty: Easy
2.8 from 10 votes
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 3 oz tequila

    • 2 oz Cointreau or triple sec

    • 1 oz fresh lime juice

    • 2 oz fresh orange juice

    • 1 oz olive brine

    • 1 oz simple syrup

    • 1 slice lime for garnish

    • 4 pieces olives for garnish

    • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt for rimming glass

    Directions

    • Begin by rimming four martini glasses with kosher salt by using a lime slice to wet the rims, then dip them in salt.
    • In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, orange juice, olive brine, and simple syrup.
    • Shake thoroughly for around 20-30 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled and evenly combined.
    • Strain the liquid and carefully divide it into the prepared martini glasses to ensure it reaches each serving evenly.
    • Garnish each glass with a slice of lime and a couple of olives on a cocktail stick, served instantly.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    The Mexican Martini elevates the classic margarita with a sophisticated mix of tequila, orange liqueur, citrus juices, olive brine, and a touch of sweetness. Served in a salt-rimmed martini glass and garnished with olives and lime, this refreshing cocktail delivers the perfect balance of salty, sweet, and tangy flavors.

    2.8 from 10 votes

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