Mexican martini
{{Short description|Cocktail variation of a Margarita cocktail}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Awards/BestOfAustin/index?SearchTerms=martinis |title=Best of Austin |publisher=The Austin Chronicle |date= |accessdate=2020-03-14}}{{cite book|last=Goldstein|first=Robin|title=Fearless Critic Austin Restaurant Guide|year=2008|publisher=Workman Publishing|page=352|edition=2nd}}
It is not a true martini, but is one of many drinks that incorporate the term martini into their names.
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.{{Cite web |url=http://www.austin360.com/restaurants/content/restaurants/special/2005/foodmatters_05-25-05.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2011-04-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110626090848/http://www.austin360.com/restaurants/content/restaurants/special/2005/foodmatters_05-25-05.html |archive-date=2011-06-26 |url-status=dead }}{{cite book|last=Foley|first=Ray|title=The Ultimate Little Cocktail Book|url=https://archive.org/details/ultimatelittleco0000fole|url-access=registration|year=2006|publisher=Sourcebooks, Inc.|isbn=9781402206801 }} 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
- 1/2 oz. green olive brine
- garnish with 2+ green olives
History
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. {{cite web|url=https://huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/26/mexican-martini_n_2759197.html |title=Mexican Martinis: Regional Drinks 101 | HuffPost Life |publisher=Huffingtonpost.com |date=2013-02-26 |accessdate=2020-03-14}}