Martinez

IBA

Widely considered the 19th-century ancestor of the modern Martini, the Martinez originated in the gin-and-vermouth tradition of Victorian-era American bartending. Sweet vermouth and maraschino liqueur wrap the gin in a lush, herbal richness, while orange bitters provide just enough counterpoint to keep the drink from veering into sweetness.

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozOld Tom Gin
  • 1.5 ozSweet Vermouth
  • 0.25 ozMaraschino Liqueur
  • 2 dashOrange Bitters

Garnish: Lemon Twist

Preparation

Stirred · cocktail glass · none

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.

  2. 2.

    stir

    Stir until well chilled.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  4. 4.

    garnish

    Garnish with a lemon twist.

Flavor Profile

herbal
46%
sweet
43%
spiced
32%
body
32%
fruity
26%
floral
25%