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Martinez Cocktail
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Martinez Cocktail

This recipe is a classic although it seems no one is quite sure of its origins.

Many recipes say to use Old Tom gin, which is a little sweeter than most gins, which I couldn't find in Paris. (Although to be honest, when I need a cocktail, I don't want to spend too much time tracking down a bottle of liquor.) They likely have it at La Maison du Whisky.) So I stuck with the bottle of Beefeater I had on hand, and it worked just fine.

Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks, Cocktails, Others

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces gin
  • 1 1/2 ounces vermouth red, sweet
  • 1 teaspoon maraschino liqueur
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • orange zest for garnish, or lemon zest

Instructions

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  1. Add the gin, sweet vermouth, Maraschino and orange bitters to a mixing glass.
  2. Fill the glass partially with ice and stir the drink vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Twist a strip of orange zest over the top, drop it in, and serve.