Martinez

Name: Martinez
Prep time: 4 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 45 ml Gin; 45 ml Sweet Vermouth; 5 ml Maraschino Liqueur; 2 Dash Angostura Bitters; Some Ice; Lemon peel or cocktail cherry (garnish)

Martinez is a classic cocktail, considered one of the ancestors of the Martini. It combines gin, sweet vermouth and maraschino liqueur for an aromatic, slightly sweet and balanced drink.

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The Martinez is considered one of the most important classics in cocktail history because it was one of the biggest steps in the emergence of the modern Martini. Originating in the mid-19th century in America, this drink created a new style by combining popular ingredients of the time.

There are different stories about the origin of the cocktail. According to the most popular account, a gold miner in the town of Martinez in California stopped at a bar before setting off on a long journey and the bartender prepared a special drink for him. This drink consists of gin, sweet vermouth and maraschino liqueur. Over time, this recipe became known by the name of the town and became known as "Martinez".

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