Martinez
An old-school gin and sweet vermouth cocktail that sits somewhere between a Martini and a Manhattan.
Difficulty
Medium
Glass
Coupe
Ice
Stir with ice; serve up
Tools
Mixing glass, bar spoon, strainer
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Gin Old Tom gin is ideal, but London Dry works.
- 1.5 oz Sweet vermouth Keep vermouth refrigerated after opening.
- 1/4 oz Maraschino liqueur Adds subtle cherry-almond sweetness.
- 2 dashes Bitters Orange bitters are great if you have them.
How to make it
- Add gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and bitters to a mixing glass.
- Add ice and stir until cold.
- Strain into a coupe.
- Garnish with lemon peel or cherry if you have it.
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