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What is the difference between a margarita and a Mexican Martini?
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 cocktail shaker and invited to pour it themselves.
Why is it called a Mexican Martini?
LeMond said he thought that in the late ’70s or early ’80s, a Cedar Door bartender named Ellen was served a margarita in a martini glass while visiting Matamoros, Mexico, a border town. She brought the idea back to the bar, which at the time was a hangout for the city’s power brokers.
What does a Mexican Martini taste like?
The Mexican Martini is merely just a strong margarita on the rocks, but I love the touch of salty, brine-y olive juice, and the fact that it doesn’t have any sugar added to it. Just a very straight forward, spirit-centered cocktail.
How do you make a margarita martini?
Combine the tequila, lime juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. (To make a batch of simple syrup, simmer equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves, then cool.) Shake well, then strain into a chilled martini glass; salt the rim, if desired. Garnish with mint.
What can you substitute for Cointreau?
Grand Marnier The best Cointreau substitute? Grand Marnier. Grand Marnier is a French orange liqueur that blends Cognac, bitter orange and sugar. The bottle you’ll typically see is called Cordon Rouge: that’s the Grand Marnier brand’s most popular product.
Is Grand Marnier better than Cointreau?
Cointreau has a smoother flavor than Grand Marnier: it’s used in many popular and classic cocktails like the Margarita, Sidecar and Cosmo. Grand Marnier is more expensive vs Cointreau and used in more high-end cocktails like the Cadillac Margarita.
What can you mix Grand Marnier with?
If you’ve looking for simple mixers for Grand Marnier so you can make quick cocktails, there are several you can try.
- Coffee.
- Apple cider (hot spiced or cold)
- Orange juice.
- Cranberry juice.
- Hot chocolate.
- Iced tea.
- Sangria.
- Sparkling wine or Champagne.
Is triple sec like Grand Marnier?
Because triple sec and Grand Marnier are different liqueurs, you may want to think twice about swapping one for the other. Grand Marnier offers a richer, sweeter flavor that triple sec just doesn’t have.
Can you use Grand Marnier instead of Cointreau?
You can use Grand Marnier as an upgrade for Cointreau in cocktails, or drink it straight or on the rocks. Cointreau has a smoother flavor than Grand Marnier: it’s used in many popular and classic cocktails like the Margarita, Sidecar and Cosmo.
What is the best way to drink Grand Marnier?
Grand Marnier plays well with a variety of ingredients because of its richness and flavor—brown spirits, fresh fruits, coconut anything, sparkling wine.” Salt and savory herbs are a refreshing contrast to the luscious citrus, and it marries well with the sweetness of an aged rum.
Can I use Grand Marnier instead of Cointreau in a margarita?
Is Grand Marnier a Cointreau?
Grand Marnier is an orange liqueur in the curaçao tradition, and Cointreau is a triple sec. Grand Marnier is a blend of cognac and triple sec, so although it’s not a traditional curaçao, it’s a similar product. Cointreau, on the other hand, is straight up a triple sec.