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Mexican Martini recipe
ShakenMartini glassNo ice18% ABV
The Mexican Martini is a shaken agave cocktail, made with tequila blanco, triple sec, lime juice and more, served in a martini glass. It is citrusy.
The Austin, Texas house favourite: a Margarita served up, with a splash of olive brine and olives on a pick.
Mexican Martini ingredients
| Tequila blanco | 50 ml (1¾ oz) |
| Triple sec | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Lime juice | 20 ml (¾ oz) |
| Orange juice | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Olive brine | 10 ml (¼ oz) |
How to make a Mexican Martini
- Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with two green olives.
- Glass
- Martini glass
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Two green olives
Mexican Martini: quick answers
- How strong is a Mexican Martini?
- About 18% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 21 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Mexican Martini?
- About 170 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Mexican Martini served in?
- A martini glass, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Mexican Martini have?
- 5 in total: tequila blanco, triple sec, lime juice, orange juice and olive brine.
