Martinez

Often mistaken as the predecessor of the classic cocktail Martini, the Martinez is said to have been invented in 1874. The recipe for this cocktail drink was published in Jerry Thomas’ ‘The Bon Vivant’s Companion'.

Serves:

Ingredients

1oz Tanqueray No. 10

0.5oz . Sweet Vermouth

1 Dash of Orange Bitters

0.5oz Maraschino Liqueur

Equipment

1 Martini Glass

1 Ice Scoop

1 Jigger

1 Mixing Glass

1 Juelp Strainer

1 Bar Spoon

1 Tongs

method

Add all the ingredients to an ice-filled Mixing glass.
Stir to mix, chill and dilute.
Strain into a chilled Martini glass.
Garnish with a Lemon twist.

Alcohol content

Alcohol content: 1.4g per serve

Interesting Facts

The Martinez is considered to be the predecessor of the Martini.

History of the Drink

The Martinez is a classic cocktail that can be traced back to the late 19th Century when it was a popular drink among the elite of San Francisco. The cocktail is believed to be a precursor to the classic Martini and was oriGinally made with Old Tom Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Maraschino liqueur, and Orange Bitters.

The history of the Martinez is somewhat shrouded in mystery, with different bartenders claiming to have invented the cocktail. One popular story is that the cocktail was first served in the early 1860s at the Occidental Hotel in San Francisco, where it was created for a gold miner on his way to the town of Martinez. The cocktail was said to have been so popular that it became a regular feature on the hotel's menu.

Over time, the recipe for the Martinez evolved with some bartenders substituting dry Vermouth for sweet Vermouth and others using different types of Bitters. Some versions of the cocktail also include a dash of absinthe or orange liqueur.