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Martinez
The Martini's ancestor
The Martini's sweeter, more complex ancestor. Old Tom gin's malty sweetness meets sweet vermouth and maraschino, creating a rich, aromatic experience that predates the modern dry Martini.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz Old Tom Gin
- 1 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 1 barspoon Maraschino Liqueur
- 2 dashes Orange Bitters
Method
Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Documented in O.H. Byron, The Modern Bartenders' Guide, 1884. Jerry Thomas's 1887 posthumous Bar-tender's Guide specified Old Tom gin. Per IBA (The Unforgettables list); Difford's Guide #1264. Notes: progenitor of the Martini family; Byron's original describes it as Manhattan with gin in place of whiskey; sweeter construction than modern dry Martini.
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