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Dirty Margarita-Tini recipe.

A savoury tequila cocktail that fuses a Margarita with the sharp, briny confidence of a dirty Martini.

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Dirty Margarita-Tini

Description

The Dirty Margarita-Tini is a sharp, savoury fusion cocktail that takes the citrusy confidence of a Margarita and gives it the cool, briny attitude of a dirty Martini. Blanco tequila keeps the drink bright and lively, while dry vermouth brings a lean, sophisticated edge. Lime juice and orange liqueur keep the Margarita structure intact, but the olive brine pulls everything into a more savoury, grown-up direction.

What makes this cocktail work is the tension between freshness and salt. The lime keeps it crisp, the agave rounds out the acidity, and the olive brine adds that dirty Martini snap without overwhelming the tequila. It is unusual, but not strange for the sake of it. Every ingredient has a job.

This is a brilliant choice for drinkers who like Margaritas but want something less sweet and more intriguing. It is cold, sharp, slightly salty and full of personality and the kind of drink that feels stylish, unexpected and made for people who like their cocktails with a bit of bite.

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Blanco tequila
  • 15 ml Dry Vermouth
  • 20 ml lime juice
  • 10 ml Orange Liqueur
  • 10 ml Olive brine
  • 5 ml Agave syrup
  • 1 piece Green Olive
  • 1 piece Lime Twist

Instructions

  1. Add blanco tequila, dry vermouth, lime juice, orange liqueur, olive brine and agave syrup to a cocktail shaker.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds.
  3. Fine strain into a chilled martini glass.
  4. Finish with a green olive, lime twist or both.

Recommended glassware

Martini Glass
Martini Glass (recommended)

A classic V-shaped cocktail glass for iconic served-up drinks.

120–220 ml Stemmed V-shaped bowl.

Best for: Martini, Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini, Lemon Drop, Appletini.

Garnish: Works well with olives, citrus twists, cocktail onions, or neat rim presentation.

Margarita Glass
Margarita Glass

A wide, dramatic glass designed for Margaritas and frozen tequila cocktails.

Also works in a margarita glass.

250–400 ml Wide bowl with broad rim for salting or sugaring.

Best for: Margarita, Frozen Margarita, Daiquiri variations, festive tequila serves.

Garnish: Best for salt rims, lime wheels, citrus zest, and fruit garnishes.

Quick facts

5 mins Medium Approx. 23% ABV 1.8 units 170 kcal Ice, shaken then strained Mocktail option
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