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
Flavor profile
Gin
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Sweet Vermouth1 ½ oz
- Maraschino Liqueur1 bar spoon
- Orange Bitters2 dashes
- Lemon Peel(optional)1
- Gin1 ½ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Martinez close to the original.
Instead of Sweet Vermouth
- Dubonnet— wine-ier, lightly spiced
- Port— richer and fruitier
Instead of Maraschino Liqueur
- Cherry Heering— sweeter and darker
Instead of Orange Bitters
- Angostura Bitters— spicier, less citrus
Instead of Gin
- 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
Similar taste
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