Martinez
CLASSIC · LONDON DRY GIN

Martinez

The Martinez is widely regarded as the ancestor of the modern Martini, a stirred classic of extraordinary elegance that bridges the botanical world of gin with the rich, herbaceous depth of sweet vermouth.

Ingredients
Lemon Zest
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Juniper · Vanilla · Cinnamon · Caramel · Almond · Orange peel

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Add the gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and orange bitters.

  3. 3

    Stir well for approximately 30 seconds until thoroughly chilled and diluted.

  4. 4

    Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  5. 5

    Express a lemon zest over the surface and use as garnish.

From the Bartender

The Martinez predates the Martini and was traditionally made with Old Tom gin for a slightly sweeter profile - swapping London Dry for Old Tom is a historically faithful and rewarding variation worth trying.

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