No. 2 Mexican Martini

Ingredients

(Over) Serves 1

3 ounces añejo tequila
1 ¹/₂ ounces Cointreau
1 ¹/₂ ounces fresh lime juice
¹/₂ ounce green-olive brine from the jar
a splash of fresh orange juice
lime wedges and olives

Agitate everything in an ice-filled shaker, then strain into a small, chilled coupe or martini glass rimmed with salt. Add a couple of olives and a lime wedge. Proceed to drink slowly, preferably with a basket of chips and a bowl of salsa, and clear your calendar for the rest of the day.

This recipe originally appeared in the June 2013 issue of Texas Monthly.