CLASSIC MARTINEZ

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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 CuraƧao 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

1 3/4 ounces Beefeater London Dry gin
2 ounces Dolin Rouge sweet vermouth
1/4 ounce Luxardo maraschino liqueur
1 dash Regan's Orange Bitters no. 6
1 lemon twist, for garnish

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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