Martinez
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			The Martinez is a cocktail consisting of Gin, Vermouth, Maraschino, and Bitters.
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Who created the Martinez?
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History of the Martinez
The Martinez is considered the precursor to the Martini Cocktail.
Historical Recipes
Jerry Thomas (1887)
- (Use small bar-glass.)
 - Take 1 dash of Boker's bitters.
 - 2 dashes of Maraschino.
 - 1 pony of Old Tom gin.
 - 1 wine-glass of Vermouth.
 - 2 small lumps of ice.
 
Shake up thoroughly, and strain into a large cocktail glass. Put a quarter of a slice of lemon in the glass, and serve. If the guest prefers it very sweet, add two dashes of gum syrup.
"THE MIXICOLOGIST", by C. F. Lawlor (1895)
- Take 2 dashed orange bitters.
 - 1 dash syrup.
 - 1/2 jigger Old Tom gin.
 - 1/2 jigger vermouth.
 
Stir well, and strain into cocktail glass; add one imported cherry.
"FANCY DRINKS", by The Altschal Distilling Company (1895)
- Use 2 dashes of curacoa;
 - 2 dashes of bitters;
 - 1/2 jigger of gin;
 - 1/2 jigger of Italian vermouth;
 
fill with fine ice; stir well; strain into a cocktail glass, and serve with a piece of lemon peel on top.