Martinez cocktail was created by Professor Jerry Thomas for a patron traveling to Martinez, California. 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.
Martinez 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.
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