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Expand your martini horizons with these infused tequila martinis

Gin or vodka? How about neither.

Spicy Pickle Martini
21Seeds Infused Tequila

The great debate in the world of Martinis is between those who prefer their drinks with gin, and those who opt for vodka. While I’m firmly on team gin myself, there certainly is flexibility in the martini format that means the simple combination of spirit plus vermouth has a whole lot of potential. And one unusual entry into the martini wars is not to use gin or vodka at all, but instead to opt for tequila.

Although it’s an unusual choice, tequila does make sense for a martini — it’s a similar clear spirit with fruity and vegetal notes that can match well with a good dry vermouth. And the brand 21Seeds Infused Tequila suggests adding an extra layer of interest by using its tequilas that are enriched with flavors like orange, cucumber, and jalapeno.

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Ingredients:

Method:

  1. Shake all the ingredients with ice in your cocktail shaker
  2. Strain into a chilled stemmed cocktail glass
  3. Garnish with chocolate powder (or coffee beans) for a caffeine boost until midnight

Dirty Tequila Martini

21Seeds Infused Tequila

Ingredients:

Method:

  1. Combine ingredients into a shaker with ice and sake.
  2. Pour over strainer into a martini glass.
  3. Garnish with Jalapenos and Olives and enjoy!

Spicy Pickle Martini

21Seeds Infused Tequila

Ingredients:

Method:

  1. Rim edge of coupe glass with tajin.
  2. Combine all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
  3. Shake.
  4. Pour over strainer into the coupe glass and enjoy!
Georgina Torbet
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Georgina Torbet is a cocktail enthusiast based in Berlin, with an ever-growing gin collection and a love for trying out new…
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