Mexican Martini

[tiptone]

Martini lovers exit stage left now to avoid any problems, it's really a bit of a Margariti in Marintini's clothing...

Had a great couple of cocktail shakers of these at a restaurant in Austin a few years ago and have just never got it out of my mind. Picked up some supplies this week and have been working on tweaking a recipe I found on the internet this evening.

• 2-3 ounces tequila (Patron Reposado)
• 1 ounce Cointreau
• 1/2 ounce pulp-free orange juice
• splash of 7-Up or Sprite
• Sweet & Sour mix
• squeeze of lime juice
• dash of juice from olive jar
• olive garnish

Fill shaker with ice and first four ingredients and give it a shake. I've been going with about 6 ounces of Sweet & Sour, the recommended 8 ounces was just too much, still might cut back further. Add Sweet & Sour, squeeze of lime juice, and dash of olive juice and another shake. Strain into martini glass and garnish with olive.

Any margarita drinker should have a go at these, though I like them much better than margaritas. Real martini drinkers.....

And as it turns out, they go really well with a Padron Londres maduro (but what doesn't).

[hornitosmonster]

You should try a Paloma

Tequila (Top shelf)
Lime Juice (Fresh)
Squirt
Salt (Opt)

Mix as you would a Margarita...much more refreshing then a sweet Margarita