The Martinez is a classic gin-based cocktail featuring dry vermouth, orange bitters, and Curaçao, considered a historical precursor to the modern martini with a distinctly aromatic profile.
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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 · Hawthorne strainer · coupe or martini glass
The Martinez includes Curaçao and uses equal parts gin and dry vermouth, while a martini uses mostly gin with minimal vermouth and no Curaçao.
Traditionally stirred with ice in a mixing glass, then strained into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Yes — triple sec or another orange liqueur works as a substitute, though it may slightly alter the flavor balance.
Dry gin with botanical complexity is ideal; Old Tom gin was historically used but dry London dry gin is the modern standard.
Pre-chill your glass and stir the cocktail with plenty of ice for 30-40 seconds to properly dilute and chill before serving.
