Mexican Martini

Sunday evenings are usually set aside for next week's prep, but the weekend's not over yet!  Why not eek out a bit more relaxation time with some cocktails?  Mexican Martinis (a drink of choice in Austin, but not commonly found else where) are my favorite way to unwind.  A splash of olive brine adds a nice complexity to your typical margarita and serving it shaken guarantees your last sip will be just as good as your first.

Mexican Martini

1 shot tequila

1 shot fresh lime juice

2 tsp. controy or orange juice

1/2 tsp. olive brine

2 large olives (I prefer jalepeno stuffed for a bit more kick.)

In a martini shaker pour tequila, lime juice, orange juice, and olive brine over ice & shake vigorously.  Once the shaker is just about too cold to hold and the outside has frosted (around 115 shakes) pour in a martini glass.  Garnish with two olives and a lime wedge.

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