Trudy’s Mexican Martini

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 9

Trudy's Mexican Martini - A Refreshing Cocktail Recipe

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

5 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

187

Sugar

Fat

Trudy's Mexican Martini is a refreshing and unique cocktail that originated in Austin, Texas. Named after Trudy's Texas Star, a popular Austin restaurant that serves up Tex-Mex cuisine, this cocktail is a twist on the classic margarita. Combining tequila, Grand Marnier, and a few other ingredients, this cocktail is both sweet and savory, with a satisfying texture that will keep you coming back for more.

Instructions

1.	In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the tequila, Grand Marnier, orange juice, lime juice, Sprite, olive juice, and sweet and sour mix.
2.	Shake the mixture until cold, then strain it into a chilled martini glass.
3.	Garnish the drink with three pimento-stuffed green olives.

PROS

Trudy’s Mexican Martini is a refreshing cocktail that is perfect for hot summer days.

The combination of sweet and sour flavors, along with the saltiness of the olives, creates a unique taste that is both sweet and savory.

The smooth texture of the cocktail is also quite pleasing to the palate.

CONS

This cocktail contains a relatively high amount of alcohol, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

Some people may find the combination of sweet and sour flavors to be too strong for their liking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Trudy’s Mexican Martini may not be the healthiest drink out there, there are some potential health benefits associated with moderate alcohol consumption.
Studies have shown that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol may help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Additionally, olives have been linked to improving heart health and reducing the risk of cancer.

	2 ounces tequila ( the best you can afford )
	1 ounce Grand Marnier
	1 ounce orange juice
	1/2 lime , juice of
	3 teaspoons Sprite
	3 teaspoons olive juice
	sweet and sour cocktail mix
	3 pimento-stuffed green olives , for garnish