Timeless Classic

Martinez

Rich botanical gin and ruby sweet vermouth accented with wild cherry and warm bitters—the ancestor of the Martini.

Gin Stirred Served up 3 min · 28% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Expressed lemon twist

Old Tom or London Dry Gin 45 ml
Sweet Vermouth 45 ml
Maraschino Cherry Liqueur 5 ml
Orange Bitters 2 dashes

Preparation

Combine gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and orange bitters in an ice-filled mixing glass.
Stir smoothly for 30 seconds until richly chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe and express a fresh lemon peel across the top.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Skip maraschino liqueur and orange bitters—add a half-teaspoon of cocktail cherry syrup (or honey) and express fresh orange peel into gin and sweet vermouth.

Gin 45 ml
Sweet Vermouth (or Red Wine + 1 tsp Sugar Syrup) 45 ml
Cocktail Cherry Jar Syrup or Honey 5 ml
Aromatic Bitters 1 dash

At-Home Steps

Stir gin, sweet vermouth, cherry syrup, and bitters over ice for 25 seconds.
Strain into a chilled stemmed glass.
Express both an orange peel and a lemon peel over top.

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How do you make Martinez at home with everyday ingredients?

Skip maraschino liqueur and orange bitters—add a half-teaspoon of cocktail cherry syrup (or honey) and express fresh orange peel into gin and sweet vermouth. Ingredients: 45 ml Gin, 45 ml Sweet Vermouth (or Red Wine + 1 tsp Sugar Syrup), 5 ml Cocktail Cherry Jar Syrup or Honey, 1 dash Aromatic Bitters. Steps: Stir gin, sweet vermouth, cherry syrup, and bitters over ice for 25 seconds. Strain into a chilled stemmed glass. Express both an orange peel and a lemon peel over top.

What is the full craft bar specification for Martinez?

Martinez (Gin, 28% ABV) is prepared stirred with served up and garnished with expressed lemon twist. Ingredients: 45 ml (1 1/2 oz) Old Tom or London Dry Gin, 45 ml (1 1/2 oz) Sweet Vermouth, 5 ml (1 tsp) Maraschino Cherry Liqueur, 2 dashes (2 dashes) Orange Bitters.