Stirred

Martinez (Modern)

Name: Martinez (Modern)
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml London dry gin; 45 ml Sweet vermouth; 5 ml Maraschino liqueur; 2 dashes Orange bitters

Served in a Nick & Nora glass

Ingredients

45 ml London dry gin
45 ml Sweet vermouth
5 ml Maraschino liqueur
2 dashes Orange bitters

Preparation

Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a Nick & Nora glass.

Garnish

Lemon twist

Origin story

The modern Martinez cocktail is a contemporary take on a drink that is believed to be a precursor to the Martini, originating in the 19th century. Its resurgence highlights the ongoing fascination with classic cocktails and their evolution.