Recipe of the day: Director’s martini

Forget everything you know about martinis because the tequila martini is here to shake up tradition with a spirited twist.


Swapping out classic gin or vodka for tequila, this inventive cocktail brings a bold, modern flair to the world of martinis.

The tequila base adds a subtle smokiness and vibrant agave notes, making each sip both familiar and refreshingly new.

Whether you enjoy it crisp and clean or with a citrusy kick, a tequila martini is the ideal choice for adventurous cocktail lovers eager to elevate their next happy hour.

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Ingredients

  • 44ml tequila
  • 15ml aperitif wine
  • 7.5ml gin
  • 3 dashes Moroccan bitters
  • Hand-stuffed Nopalito and Cotija cheese olives

Method

  1. Garnish with hand-stuffed Nopalito and Cotija cheese olives.
  2. Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice.
  3. Stir thoroughly.
  4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
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Recipe of the day: Director’s Martini

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Swapping out classic gin or vodka for tequila, this inventive cocktail brings a bold, modern flair to the world of martinis.

The tequila base adds a subtle smokiness and vibrant agave notes, making each sip both familiar and refreshingly new.

Whether you enjoy it crisp and clean or with a citrusy kick, a tequila martini is the ideal choice for adventurous cocktail lovers eager to elevate their next happy hour.

  • Author: Thami Kwazi

Ingredients

Scale

    • 44 ml Tequila Don Julio 70 Cristalino

    • 15 ml Aperitif Wine

    • 7.5 ml Gin

    • 3 dashes Moroccan Bitters

    • Hand-Stuffed Nopalito and Cotija Cheese Olives

Instructions

  1. Garnish with hand-stuffed nopalito & cotija cheese olives.
  2. Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice.
  3. Stir thoroughly.
  4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

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