Martinez
The classic recipe for a Martinez, the direct ancestor of the Martini. A complex blend of gin, sweet vermouth, and maraschino.
Strengthvery strong
GlassCoupe
BaseGin
GarnishOrange peel
Description
The Martinez is a historic cocktail from the late 19th century and is widely considered the direct ancestor of the famous Dry Martini. While the modern Martini is dry and minimalist, the Martinez is sweeter, richer, and more complex. It traditionally combines the lightly sweetened Old Tom Gin with sweet vermouth, a touch of maraschino liqueur for fruity depth, and orange bitters for spicy complexity. A fascinating glimpse into the history of cocktails.
Preparation
- Fill a coupe glass with ice to pre-chill it.
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice cubes.
- Stir for about 30 seconds until well-chilled.
- Discard the ice from the cocktail glass.
- Strain the contents of the mixing glass through a bar strainer into the chilled glass.
- Express an orange peel over the drink and add it as a garnish.
