Martinez
Gin · Coupe
The direct ancestor of the Martini, served at the Occidental Hotel in San Francisco in the 1860s. Jerry Thomas included this recipe in his 1887 edition.
| Glass | Coupe |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 28% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | complex, herbal, classic |
Ingredients
- Old Tom Gin2 oz
- Sweet Vermouth1 oz
- Maraschino Liqueur1 tsp
- Orange Bitters2 dashes
- Lemon Peel1 twist
Method
- In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz Old Tom gin
- Add 1 oz sweet vermouth
- Add 1 teaspoon maraschino liqueur
- Add 2 dashes orange bitters
- Stir with ice until well chilled
- Strain into chilled coupe
- Garnish with lemon twist
Pro Tips
- 1880s pre-Martini classic — Old Tom gin + sweet vermouth + maraschino + orange bitters.
- Old Tom gin (Hayman's) is specified — it's the slightly-sweet style pre-Martini dry gin.
- Stir, strain into coupe; garnish with cherry AND orange peel expressed.