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]
It is not a true martini, but is one of many drinks that incorporate the term martini into their names.
Preparation
[edit]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 US fl oz (60 ml) tequila
- 1 US fl oz (30 ml) Cointreau liqueur
- 1–2 oz. Sprite
- 1 oz. orange juice
- 1⁄2 lime, juice of
- 1⁄2 US fl oz (15 ml) green olive brine
- garnish with 2+ green olives
History
[edit]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 Patio Bar & Grill in Austin, Texas that first came up with the recipe.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Best of Austin". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
- ↑ Goldstein, Robin (2008). Fearless Critic Austin Restaurant Guide (2nd ed.). Workman Publishing. p. 352.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-06-26. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ Foley, Ray (2006). The Ultimate Little Cocktail Book. Sourcebooks, Inc. ISBN 9781402206801.
- ↑ "Mexican Martinis: Regional Drinks 101 | HuffPost Life". Huffingtonpost.com. 2013-02-26. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
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