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Martinez cocktail

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Martinez

A classic gin-based cocktail with vermouth and a hint of maraschino liqueur.

Base
Gin
Difficulty
Medium
Strength
Medium
Origin
United States

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Combine Gin, Dry Vermouth, Sweet Vermouth, and Mraschino Liqueur in a Cocktail Shaker with ice.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Strain into a chilled Coupe Glass.
  4. Garnish with Orange Twist.

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About the Martinez

The Martinez is one of the oldest known cocktails, believed to be a predecessor of the Martini. It features gin as the base spirit, sweetened with both dry and sweet vermouth and accented with maraschino liqueur.

Similar drinks

How this compares

  • Gin & It

    Gin & It uses gin and sweet vermouth, but the Martinez includes dry vermouth and maraschino liqueur, adding a more herbal and complex flavor profile.

  • Negroni

    The Negroni features gin and sweet vermouth, like the Martinez, but it also includes Campari, which adds a distinctive bitter flavor, making the Negroni bolder.

  • Gibson

    The Gibson is a variation of the martini using gin and dry vermouth, similar to the Martinez, but the Gibson is garnished with a cocktail onion instead of an orange twist, making it more savory.

  • Manhattan

    The Manhattan uses whiskey instead of gin, but it shares a similar vermouth-heavy base, making it a good choice for those who enjoy spirit-forward, herbal drinks.

  • Old Pal

    The Old Pal uses rye whiskey and dry vermouth with a dash of bitters, offering a dry, bold flavor that contrasts with the Martinez's sweet vermouth and maraschino accents.

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