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Tequila Martini

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Matt Armato is a blogger, recipe developer and co-founder of the LGBTQ home and lifestyle blog Probably This. He covers food, drinks, travel and design.
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Matt Armato
Updated 09/21/17

Okay, okay: It’s not technically a Martini if it’s made with tequila. But this kicky version of the classic is well worth going against the grain for.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Blanco tequila
  • 3/4 oz sweet white vermouth
  • 1/4 oz Lemon juice
  • 2 dashes Orange bitters
  • Garnish: Lemon twist

Steps

  1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

  2. Shake and double strain into a martini glass.

  3. Garnish with lemon twist.