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