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I’ve seen so many Mexican Martini recipes that completely miss the boat. This is a very popular drink here in Austin, Texas and I have sampled quite a few of them. After much careful testing, I think I have perfected a pretty damn good version.
- 2 oz. Tequila – Use a good silver tequila. The light color makes it look better.
- 1 1/2 oz. Cointreau or Grand Marnier.
- 2 oz. Lime Juice. Don’t use a mix for this drink. Sweet and Sour will ruin it.
- 1 oz. Orange Juice.
- 1 splash Sprite
- 1 splash olive juice – or more to taste.
- Jalapeno stuffed olives!
How To Make It:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake it and strain it into a BIG cocktail glass with a salted rim. Spear a few jalapeno stuffed olives and garnish the drink. Serve it up.
This is a really delicious drink that packs quite a punch. You can experiment until you get what you feel is the right blend of flavors. Certain people I know like it with a LOT of olive juice. That variation of the drink we call the Dirty Mexican.
But use these guidelines when experimenting:
- Use good tequila
- NEVER use sweet and sour
- Jalapeno stuffed olives really pimp the drink out.
Glass: Big Cocktail glass
Photo: Clemente
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January 17th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
I’ve had something similar to this, but without the jalapeno stuffed olives. I will try to make this later this month, for a birthday party.
January 21st, 2008 at 4:01 pm
the cedar door has their original mexican martini recipe posted on the website. check it out:
http://cedardooraustin.com/mexican_martini.html
November 23rd, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Hey Joe -
Great recipe. Would love to send you a sample of our product for the next time you make one – Dirty Sue – premium olive juice for martinis – http://www.dirtysue.com
Let me know.
Cheers,
Eric
et1969@mac.com
December 9th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
There is no 8 and 1/2 oz martini glass which is what your recipe has in it how did you work that out Joe Bartender?
December 9th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
A.C.- most restaurants I’ve gone to in Austin serve the drink in any sized martini glass with the rest of the drink in the shaker. Just keep pouring til you’re out. In which case, order another because these are damn good.
February 6th, 2009 at 4:15 am
W@W Looks Fantastic! Wish You Could Ship One ~ Thanks for the Great Recipe!
February 14th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
i would like to make a pitcher of mexican martini instead of individual servings. can you give me a recipe for a pitcher? also what happens if you don’t use the sprite? thanks!
May 16th, 2009 at 5:23 am
Yes this is great, I had tried it, great work.
May 24th, 2009 at 11:46 am
The Cedar Door mexican martini is really the tastiest in Austin. I tried the recipe on their website and I think it tastes better than this one.
May 28th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Thanks..
June 24th, 2009 at 1:33 am
wew…looks tasty…..
June 25th, 2009 at 8:42 am
YUMMY – I lived in Austin for 14 years. In Austin Mexican Martinis are more popular that Margaritas and usually a standard drink that would and could be made in any resturant or bar. BUT – in Houston most people here have yet to hear of them. I am spreading the word. Thank you for the recipe, I actually had gotten online to print it out for a co-worker who is dying to make, taste and try one. Thanks again!!! Hook-Em!!
July 21st, 2009 at 9:47 am
Lets hope it’s not a dirty mexican… lol. YOU get what i’m saying? HAHAHA
July 30th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
You are brilliant for letting people not to use mix in this most delicious drink. It is the one thing i miss the most about Austin…Mexi Marts!!
August 9th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Good looking recipe – presumably it would be okay to substitute the orange for another fruit juice, tropical or something like that?
Had it with Jalepinos before when I was in Malaga, extremely nice.
Never really thought about making it, but I think I’ll give this one a bash.
August 22nd, 2009 at 4:36 am
most restaurants I’ve gone to in Austin serve the drink in any sized martini glass with the rest of the drink in the shaker. Just keep pouring til you’re out. In which case, order another because these are damn good.
September 8th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
thank you for the post
September 29th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
thanks for this post im going to have to try this drink out i never had it well i guess im going to this weekend
October 4th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
i would like to make a pitcher of mexican martini instead of individual servings. can you give me a recipe for a pitcher? also what happens if you don’t use the sprite? thanks!
October 13th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
zzz thank’s mak
October 16th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Jalapenos must give it quite the extra bite
October 16th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
i would like to make a pitcher of mexican martini instead of individual servings. can you give me a recipe for a pitcher? also what happens if you don’t use the sprite? thanks!
November 12th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
pitcher recipe
12 oz. Tequila – Use a good silver tequila. The light color makes it look better.
8 oz. Cointreau or Grand Marnier.
12 oz. Lime Juice. Don’t use a mix for this drink. Sweet and Sour will ruin it.
6 oz. Orange Juice.
1 splash Sprite
1 splash olive juice – or more to taste.
Jalapeno stuffed olives!
December 6th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
I’ve had this Mexican Martini while visiting Austin, TX and let me tell you…i’m hooked. Thanks for sharing the recipe. One question, where do I find Jaleneno stuffed olives? Jersey girl
December 7th, 2009 at 8:41 am
I had a similar recipe in San Francisco last year. Will definitely try it out.
Also, I run blender benefits and we are working to collect a fun and robust database of blender recipes. I would love it if you contributed a few bartender recipes of your own that we could feature. Please let me know!
December 22nd, 2009 at 11:14 pm
Great recipes of the Mexican Martini.i have too hungry any time i show recipes than i have hungry.so i go for make this recipes and than talk to result.
Thanks
December 23rd, 2009 at 11:12 am
I will try it immediately!
December 24th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
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February 9th, 2010 at 2:49 am
most restaurants I’ve gone to in Austin serve the drink in any sized martini glass with the rest of the drink in the shaker.
February 9th, 2010 at 2:49 am
I’ve had something similar to this, but without the jalapeno stuffed olives. I will try to make this later this month, for a birthday party.
February 21st, 2010 at 10:53 am
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May 19th, 2010 at 2:19 am
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May 27th, 2010 at 10:39 am
This recipe looks amazing. Do you know of anyway to turn it into a low-fat recipe?
June 4th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Helpful and beneficial stuff. Always keep it coming. I’m generally enthusiastic about that subject.
July 4th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
Awesome drink just makes me want to go home and make some of this. I’ll probably do that and get the ingredients on my way home! thanks for the recipe!
July 8th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Joe, can I use limon but not a lime? In my town it is not possible to find lime.
August 2nd, 2010 at 1:08 am
thanks for posting
August 3rd, 2010 at 2:13 am
Thank you for sharing friends
August 5th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
Mexico’s best martini recipe, really want to see
August 14th, 2010 at 8:52 am
I am so glad you put the instructions AND guidelines in your articles!
To many sites just give a recipe without the guidelines. But those guidelines, the special little hints, are what makes the difference between a great dish or drink and a good one.
Thanks!
August 21st, 2010 at 6:03 am
Looks nice. I prefer a nice cool pint but if im up for a big night out I might give this a whirl
August 24th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
I cannot wait to try this recipe, sounds great…
August 26th, 2010 at 10:11 am
I love Trudy’s Mexican Martinis! In fact, I demonstrated your recipe in a video I just posted. I agree, it’s a pretty dead-on Trudy’s clone. Nice job! Let me know what you think about the video!
How To Make a Mexican Martini
August 26th, 2010 at 10:11 am
Whoops. Here’s the link.
http://hilahcooking.com/how-to-make-a-mexican-martini/
September 14th, 2010 at 6:10 am
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