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

History

There is contention as to the origin of Mexican martinis.^[5]

References