The Classiest Way To Drink Tequila Is In A Mexican Martini

While a classic martini is made of ice-cold shaken gin and vermouth with a lemon twist or olive garnish, a Mexican martini is made with tequila, citrus, and umami olive brine.

A Mexican martini is served just like a classic one, meaning it's shaken with ice and strained into a glass rather than poured over ice like a margarita.

The combination of tequila and citrus gives the Mexican martini a fresh, vibrant twist, but the overall experience remains cocktail-lounge chic rather than poolside casual.

This Texan-born twist on a margarita-martini hybrid is bold, zesty, and a little bit salty. It's a guaranteed way to make tequila feel upscale and effortlessly cool.