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The Mexican martini is 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]
Ingredients:
2 fluid ounces tequila 1 fluid ounce Cointreau liqueur 1 -2 fluid ounce Sprite 1 fluid ounce orange juice 1/2 lime, juice of
History
There is contention as to the origin of Mexican martinis.[5]
References
- ^ http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Awards/BestOfAustin/index?SearchTerms=martinis
- ^ Goldstein, Robin (2008). Fearless Critic Austin Restaurant Guide (2nd ed.). Workman Publishing. pp. 352.
- ^ http://www.austin360.com/restaurants/content/restaurants/special/2005/foodmatters_05-25-05.html
- ^ Foley, Ray (2006). The Ultimate Little Cocktail Book. Sourcebooks, Inc..
- ^ http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler/blogs/80days/2008/09/the-tipsy-texan.html
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