Martinez

The Martinez is the one of the predecessors to the Martini. This cocktail adds sweetness to the gin-vermouth combination with the use of sweet vermouth and a small amounts of maraschino liqueur, resulting in a smooth and uplifting drink that is perfect anytime of day. Some Martinez recipes use dry vermouth and/or Cointreau (instead of maraschino). The story of the Martinez is that it was created by Professor Jerry Thomas for a patron traveling to Martinez, California.

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Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 3/4 oz sweet vermouth
• 1/4 oz maraschino liqueur
• 1 dash Angostura bitters
• lemon twist for garnish

Preparation:

1. Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice cubes.
2. Stir well.
3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
4. Twist the lemon peel over the drink and drop it into the glass.

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