Ingredients
- 45 ml Old Tom gin
- 45 ml Sweet vermouth e.g. Carpano Antica, Cocchi di Torino
- 5 ml Maraschino liqueur e.g. Luxardo
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Garnish Orange peel
Preparation
- Stir all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a Nick & Nora glass. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
- Garnish with orange peel. Use a peeler or knife to cut a wide strip, avoiding the white pith. Twist it over the drink to release the oils, then drop it in.
Origin Story
The Martinez cocktail is considered a precursor to the modern Martini, emerging in the mid-19th century. Its origins are often debated, with claims of its creation in either San Francisco or Martinez, California, reflecting the early cocktail culture of the time.
Similar cocktails
Seen in
- The Thin Man 1934
The Martinez, the martini's ancestor, fits the film's pre-war cocktail sophistication.