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The Martinez Cocktail Recipe

The Martinez Cocktail is a classic gin cocktail, thought to be the precursor to
the martini, but resting somewhere between a Manhattan and a Martini. Its a
boozy, complex addition to your happy hour.

Servings: 1 drink

Author:

Prep Time
5 minutes

Total Time
5 minutes

Course:

Cocktails

Cuisine:

American

🧂 Ingredients

2 ounces gin

I recommend a higher proof gin.
1 ounce Sweet Vermouth
1/2 ounce Maraschino Liquor

I use Luxardo Maraschino Liquor.
1 Twist Lemon or Satsuma Peel for Garnish
2 Dashes Bitters

I use Angostura bitters.

Instructions

1 In a large shaker, add ice cubes.
2 First add gin, then vermouth, then maraschino liquor.
3 Add dash of bitters.
4 Stir until you feel the chill spreading up the shaker towards the top.
5 Strain into a cocktail glass, twist the peel over the drink, and serve.