Tequini (Tequila Martini)

Tequini (Tequila Martini)

The Spruce / Madhumita Sathishkumar

Prep: 3 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 3 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Yield: 1 cocktail

The tequini is simply a martini that's made with tequila. It's a drier cocktail than what you may be used to for tequila cocktails but it's a fascinating concoction that allows a really good tequila to shine. This is a very nice option for dinner and, as you might expect, pairs very well with Mexican cuisine.

The recipe is very simple, pairing blanco tequila with dry vermouth, then adding a dash of bitters. Just like the gin martini, you can customize the proportions of the ingredients, adding more or less vermouth to suit your personal taste. You may also find that it's best to make adjustments as you switch from one tequila to another.

Ingredients

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Tequini (Tequila Martini) ingredients

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  2. Pour tequila, dry vermouth, and bitters into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

    tequila, dry vermouth, and bitters in a cocktail shaker filled with ice

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  3. Stir well.

    tequini martini ingredients in a glass

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  4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

    Tequini (Tequila Martini) poured into a glass

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  5. Garnish with an olive or lemon twist.

    Tequini (Tequila Martini) in a martini glass, with a lemon twist

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Tips

  • This cocktail is going to show off the tequila, so choose a premium brand to ensure the best tasting drink.
  • If you don't use dry vermouth often and a bottle in your bar has been open for more than three months, it's time to replace it. The fortified wine doesn't have the long shelf life of distilled spirits. It will begin to go stale and lose its flavor with time. Also, it's best to refrigerate the bottle once it's open.
  • The tequini is best when served in a chilled glass. If you don't have one pre-chilled, simply place a few ice cubes in the glass while preparing the drink, then discard them before straining.
  • The chile pepper garnish adds a nice spicy kick to this cocktail and, depending on your taste, is almost a better fit for the tequila than an olive.

Recipe Variations

  • Blanco tequilas are typically best with dry vermouth, though an aged tequila can work well.
  • If you want to switch to a sweeter tequini, try the Spanish Harlem. Sweet vermouth is actually a better fit for reposado and añejo tequilas.
  • You could even make a "perfect" tequini with equal parts of dry and sweet vermouth. Again, this would be a good mix for those aged tequilas.

How Strong Is a Tequini?

Almost every martini is going to be a strong drink and the tequini is no exception. When made with an 80-proof tequila, the alcohol content of this cocktail should be around 31 percent ABV (62 proof). It's not a straight shot of tequila, but it's pretty close.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
193 Calories
1g Fat
2g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 193
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 58mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 16mg 0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)