
Martinez
The martini's Victorian ancestor — London dry gin stirred with sweet vermouth, a spoon of maraschino and orange bitters. Rounder and more aromatic than its famous descendant.
21.5% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
151 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Gin
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Sweet Vermouth· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Dubonnet — wine-ier, lightly spiced, Port — richer and fruitier
- Maraschino Liqueur· not in your bar1 bar spoon
Or swap: Cherry Heering — sweeter and darker
- Orange Bitters· not in your bar2 dashes
Or swap: Angostura Bitters — spicier, less citrus
- Lemon Peel(optional)· not in your bar1
- Gin· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical
Instructions
Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes.
Stir well.
Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Pairs well with
The Manhattan-era gin classic savors old-world charcuterie and cherries:
- Prosciutto crostini
- Amarena cherries with mascarpone
- Aged provolone cubes
- Marcona almonds




