Mexican Martini

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Serve in a Coupe glass

Ingredients:
1 1⁄2 oz Patrón Añejo tequila
1⁄2 oz Black raspberry liqueur (e.g. Chambord)
1 1⁄2 oz Pineapple juice
4 dash Difford's Daiquiri Bitters
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of pineapple wedge.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with pineapple wedge on rim.

Strength & taste guide:

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Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10
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Review:

Considering tequila is replacing vodka in this French Martini riff, you'd think that when it came to tequila, a blanco tequila would be best suited. However, having tried this and then reposado tequila, unexpectedly I found myself turning towards and favouring añejo as being best suited to this cocktail's tropical and berry fruitiness.

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History:

Created in February 2017 by yours truly at the Cabinet Room, London, England.

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Nutrition:

One serving of Mexican Martini contains 176 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.1 standard drinks
  • 14.47% alc./vol. (14.47° proof)
  • 15.4 grams of pure alcohol

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Miguel Perales’ Avatar Miguel Perales
1st July 2023 at 22:23
I agree with Michael that the Chambord is the most prominent flavor. I would have liked for the añejo to be a bit more prominent. I will try it again with 1/6 oz/5ml Chambord to see if it “offsets” the Chambord a little bit.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
2nd July 2023 at 21:07
Many thanks for the feedback, Miquel. I thought I'd follow your recommendation but having tried I ended up going the other way to stay true to and build on the original French Martini.
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
6th May 2022 at 00:21
Very interesting, in a good way. Not your typical martini, but definitely with a Mexican twist. Envisions being in Mexico and overlooking the water. Perfect with a Mexican food.
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