Martinez Cocktail

Pro tips

• Chill your coupe or cocktail glass with ice water before straining to maintain temperature.
• Use a jigger to measure precisely—the 1:1 gin-to-vermouth ratio is critical for balance.
• Add bitters and triple sec last after other ingredients are combined to distribute flavor evenly.
• Stir for a full 30 seconds to achieve proper dilution without over-watering the drink.

Substitutions

• Dry Vermouth → Blanc Vermouth (slightly floral, less herbal)
• Triple Sec → Curaçao (deeper orange flavor, slightly sweeter)
• Orange Bitters → Angostura Bitters (spicier profile, less citrus)

Equipment

mixing glass · bar spoon · jigger · Hawthorne strainer · coupe or cocktail glass

What's the difference between a Martinez and a Martini?

The Martinez uses triple sec and more vermouth, making it slightly sweeter and less gin-dominant than a classic dry martini.

Should a Martinez be shaken or stirred?

Stir it in a mixing glass with ice for 30 seconds to chill and dilute evenly, then strain into a coupe or cocktail glass.

Can I substitute the gin?

Use a London Dry style gin for balance; avoid heavily botanicaled or barrel-aged gins that overpower the vermouth and bitters.

What type of dry vermouth works best?

A classic French dry vermouth (such as Noilly Prat) is traditional and provides the herbal backbone the Martinez needs.