Martinez
A rich and sweet ancestor of the Martini with Old Tom gin and sweet vermouth.
- 1½ ozold tom gin
- 1½ ozsweet vermouth
- ¼ ozmaraschino liqueur
- 1 dashangostura bitters
- lemon twistgarnish
- 1Add Old Tom gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
- 2Stir for 20-30 seconds until well chilled.
- 3Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 4Express a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in as garnish.
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The Martinez dates to the 1880s and is often cited as a predecessor to the Martini. Jerry Thomas and other bartenders of the era recorded early versions.
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