The Martinez is a classic gin cocktail balanced with dry vermouth, orange bitters, and Curaçao—a sophisticated aperitif with citrus and herbal notes. It's a pre-Prohibition ancestor of the modern Martini with softer, more complex flavor.
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Stir well with cracked ice and strain into 3 oz.
cocktail glass.
Serve with a cherry.
mixing glass · bar spoon · jigger or measuring spoon · strainer · coupe or martini glass
The Martinez uses equal parts gin and dry vermouth with Curaçao and orange bitters, making it sweeter and more citrus-forward. A Martini skips Curaçao and uses far less vermouth, creating a drier, spirit-forward drink.
Traditionally stirred with ice in a mixing glass, then strained into a coupe or martini glass to keep it cold and well-diluted without aeration.
Yes—triple sec or Cointreau work as direct swaps. Avoid using less; it's essential to the cocktail's balance and citrus profile.
Use a dry London Dry-style gin with good botanical balance. Old Mr. Boston is traditional; Tanqueray or Beefeater are reliable modern alternatives.
