Martinez
Gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino and orange bitters. The 1880s ancestor of the Martini.
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Served
- Straight up, no ice
- Strength
- 20.4% ABV about 1.6 standard drinks
Ingredients
97 ml before ice, about 136 ml in the glass
- 45 ml Gin
- 45 ml Sweet vermouth
- 1 bar spoon Maraschino liqueur
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
Method
- Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Stir well.
- Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish
Lemon zest.
Recipe as specified by the International Bartenders Association. Strength is an estimate that allows for dilution from ice.
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