Martinez
The grandfather of the Martini — a stirred 19th-century classic with Old Tom gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino, and bitters, rich and beautifully complex. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Old Tom gin
- 1.5 oz Sweet vermouth
- 0.3 oz Maraschino liqueur
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with classic French charcuterie and aged cheeses; the stirred spirit's silky texture and balanced sweet vermouth-maraschino notes enhance cured meats and subtle cheese flavors.
Instructions
Add Old Tom gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice
Stir for 25 to 30 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
Express a lemon twist over the drink and rest it on the rim
Tips
Widely considered the direct ancestor of the modern dry Martini Old Tom gin's slightly sweet, malty character is essential to the recipe's balance First appeared in Jerry Thomas's 1887 bartending guide