Mexican Martini Cocktail Recipe
A popular Austin, Texas creation from the 1980s at Cedar Door bar, this is essentially a strong, briny Margarita served up in a martini glass. It combines tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and a touch of olive brine for a savory, salty twist reminiscent of a Dirty Martini.
Make This
- Base
- Tequila
- Glass
- Martini glass
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- 5 minutes
- Strength
- Strong
- Flavor
- Citrusy
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1.5 oz Cointreau
- 1.5 oz Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Olive Brine
Instructions
- Rub the rim of a martini glass with a lime wedge and dip in salt to coat (optional).
- Add the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and olive brine to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain into the prepared martini glass.