Martinez

The Martinez is a cocktail consisting of Gin, Vermouth, Maraschino, and Bitters.

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.

Similar Drinks

• Holland's Pride
• Manhattan