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Basically, you take a martini and substitute the gin or vodka for tequila. Many restaurants in Austin serve the beverage, and each do it with their own twist. The secret is to use fresh juice (instead of a mix or sweet and sour) along with good tequila, olives, and a splash of olive juice.

Basically, you take a martini and substitute the gin or vodka for tequila. Many restaurants in Austin serve the beverage, and each do it with their own twist. The secret is to use fresh juice (instead of a mix or sweet and sour) along with good tequila, olives, and a splash of olive juice.

As for what the Mexican Martini actually consists of, it's more or less a margarita served up in a martini glass. It is always shaken, never stirred, and the only difference in the actual classic margarita recipe is the addition of about half an ounce of olive brine.

Chilling one or both bottles in the refrigerator is among the most common, with some dedicated martini drinkers actually storing their bottles in the freezer. This ensures that the gin and vermouth are always cold and any dilution from ice is avoided. This approach will produce the most flavorful martini possible.

It's a twist on a classic martini, using sherry instead of, or as well as, dry vermouth. Sherry is made using white grapes and comes from Jerez in Spain. Fino and Manzanilla are the two styles of sherry that work best, giving a brighter, less botanical heavy martini with a good savoury hit.

The carajillo is a simple co*cktail from Mexico that is traditionally made from espresso and a Spanish liqueur called Licor 43, which gets its name from its mysterious ingredient list of 43 different botanicals but tastes mainly of citrus and vanilla.

Originally the Mexican Martini was just a large margarita in Austin, Tex. But the presentation calls for the margarita to be served in a martini glass, with olives on a spear. Because it is about twice as large as a regular drink, customers are usually given the co*cktail shaker and invited to pour it themselves.

Believe it or not, this citrusy co*cktail, now ubiquitous around the country, was first created at a bar in Austin, Texas, in the 1980's.

The Dirty Mexican is a rich, creamy, and slightly spicy co*cktail. It has a strong coffee flavor from the Kahlua, which is balanced by the creamy sweetness of the cream. The tequila adds a bit of a kick, while the Tabasco sauce gives it a spicy finish.

Once you have consumed two, you must move on to a soft drink, such as wine or a gin and tonic. The reasons for this are obvious and I try to adhere to this rule at home. The rule is defended most enduringly (and elegantly) at Duke's Bar in Central London, where years of experience … Continue reading.

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The term 'dirty' means that olive brine, usually from a jar of co*cktail olives, has been added to the drink. An olive garnish is typically assumed, too. Most bars add equal parts vermouth and brine, though you can specify 'extra dirty' or 'filthy' if you prefer more brine.

Begin with a London dry-style gin. From there, add a little dry vermouth. The ratio is negotiable, but common formulas for a Dry Martini typically fall in the range of four-to-eight parts gin to one part vermouth. A dash of orange bitters ties the room together.

Tequila, orange liqueur, lime: The perfect margarita is all about fresh, crisp flavors. While this co*cktail has suffered years of abuse thanks to low-quality sour mixes, one sip of this classic version makes it clear it's a classic for a reason.

Mezcal is made from over 30 agave species, varieties, and subvarieties, in contrast with tequila, which is made only with blue agave. Of many agave species that can be used to make mezcal, seven are particularly notable.

In the world of tequila, that corollary is probably best exemplified by PATRÓN. While many brands overcomplicate their recipes with glycerin, sugar, and other additives, PATRÓN still makes its spirits with just three simple ingredients: agave, water, and yeast.

The martini is a co*cktail made with gin and vermouth, and garnished with an olive or a lemon twist. Over the years, the martini has become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic beverages. A variation, the vodka martini, uses vodka instead of gin for the co*cktail's base spirit.