Mexican Martini
Take a sip of south-of-the-border flavors with this colorful and tantalizing Mexican Martini recipe—a slightly sweet, complex cocktail that will bring a splash of fun.
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 2 oz. silver tequila
- 1 oz. Cointreau (or any orange liqueur)
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1.5 oz. sweet 'n' sour mix
- splash orange juice
- splash Sprite (or any lemon-lime soda)
- lime wedges and olives (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, pour the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, sweet 'n' sour mix, orange juice, and a handful of ice cubes.
- Shake well until the shaker feels cool to the touch, about 15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Top it off with a splash of Sprite. Garnish with a lime wedge and an olive.
Notes
- Use silver or blanco tequila, which typically has fewer calories than its aged counterparts.
- Make your own sweet 'n' sour mix by using equal parts low-glycemic agave nectar with fresh lime juice.
- Use a diet or low-sugar lemon-lime soda if calories are a concern.