Recipe of the day: Director’s martini

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.

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.

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Ingredients

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• 44ml tequila
• 15ml aperitif wine
• 7.5ml 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.