Martinez

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

  1. Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes.

  2. Stir well.

  3. 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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