Martinez
The Martinez is a spirit-forward cocktail made with Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur and Orange Bitters. It is stirred and served in a cocktail glass, about 22% ABV.
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Served
- Neat/Up
- Strength
- About 22% ABV
- Family
- Spirit-forward
- Listed in
- IBA official cocktail
Ingredients
- 45mlGin
- 45mlSweet Vermouth
- 1 barspoonMaraschino Liqueur
- 2 dashesOrange Bitters
How to make it
- Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with lemon twist.
Tip: Stir with plenty of cold, hard ice for 20 to 30 seconds. You want it chilled and silky, not cloudy.
About the Martinez
Often cited as the predecessor to the Martini, dating back to the 1880s.
Missing something?
- No Gin? Use Old Tom Gin (Sweeter and rounder, so cut the syrup a little)
- No Gin? Use Genever (Maltier and rounder)
- No Sweet Vermouth? Use Punt e Mes (Noticeably more bitter)
- No Maraschino Liqueur? Use Kirsch (Dry cherry spirit; add a little simple syrup)
All swaps for Gin, Sweet Vermouth and Maraschino Liqueur
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