CLASSIC MARTINEZ
Whether or not this drink is truly an ancestor of today's Dry Gin Martini (with which it has little in common), it is a great model in the cocktail fossil record because it showcases how certain ingredients were used before the twentieth century: back in the day, maraschino liqueur and orange Curaçao were two cordials used interchangeably (depending on availability) as sweeteners in cocktails. Vermouth was always sweet Italian red vermouth; French or dry vermouth were not popular in cocktail making until the end of the nineteenth century. Legend says this drink was named for the small Northern California town where a Gold Rush miner ordered "one for the road" before heading for the hills.
Yield makes 1 drink
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour all the liquid ingredients into a mixing glass. Add large cold ice cubes and stir for 40 revolutions. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the lemon twist.
- Dominant Flavors: juniper, maraschino, caramel
- Body: velvety texture created by the combination of Italian vermouth and maraschino
- Dryness: medium to sweet
- Complexity: high
- Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: maraschino and herbs
- Finish: medium, fragrant
- Glass: cocktail
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