Cinco de Mayo was only a few days ago and to celebrate, I made my own Mexican Martini. This drink holds a special place in my mind because it is the first alcoholic drink I ordered when I turned 21.

Mexican Martinis were popularized at Tex-Mex restaurants; they’re served with a shaker and a martini glass. Essentially this drink is a dirty play on the much-loved margarita. Recipes I found online included a “dash of Sprite.” I recommend skipping the Sprite and substituting it with a dash of simple syrup if it proves to be too tart. 

Mexican Martini

2 oz of 100% Agave tequila

1 oz of Triple Sec or your favorite orange liqueur

2 oz of lime juice

1 oz of orange juice

1-2 dashes of olive juice, to your taste

Toss all of the above ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake, shake, shake, then strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with olives. 

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