MARTINEZ

martinez cocktail

The Martinez is a classic cocktail at the crossroads of a Manhattan and a Martini.  The original recipe calls for a type of gin known as Old Tom style, which is a sweeter, less-botanical version than the traditional juniper-forward gins most people know.  This is a great cocktail to experiment with other boutique gins as well.  Have fun playing around with the Martinez!

Recipe

1 1/2 oz Gin

1 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth

1/4 oz Maraschino liqueur

2 dashes Angostura bitters

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.  Fill the shaker two-thirds full with ice and stir  until thoroughly chilled, 30 seconds.  Strain into martini glass.

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