Learn to Make the Perfect Martinez Recipe! Classic Gin Cocktail

sweet vermouth

💰Cheaper: dry vermouth

Dry vermouth provides a different flavor profile but is often less expensive.

maraschino liqueur

💰Cheaper: cherry juice

Cherry juice can mimic the flavor but lacks the alcohol content.

Start by introducing the cocktail and discussing its history briefly.

Prepare two mixing glasses, or use a shaker tin if you don't have a second mixing glass.

Measure 2 ounces of Old Tom Gin into the preferred mixing glass.

Measure 1 ounce of sweet vermouth into the preferred mixing glass.

Measure 1/4 ounce of Luxardo Maraschino liqueur into the preferred mixing glass.

Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters and 1 dash of orange bitters into the preferred mixing glass.

In the other mixing glass, measure 1.5 ounces of Old Tom Gin.

Measure 1.5 ounces of sweet vermouth into the other mixing glass.

Measure 1 teaspoon of Luxardo Maraschino liqueur into the other mixing glass.

Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters into the other mixing glass.

Ice both mixing glasses, ensuring the ice covers the liquid.

Demonstrate how to stir two cocktails at once using two spoons placed upside down and crossed inside the glass.

Stir both cocktails for 20 seconds to achieve proper dilution.

Pour the preferred cocktail into a coupe glass first.

Pour the other cocktail into a coupe glass second, noting the difference in volume and color.

For garnish, prepare a lemon twist, spritzing the oils over the cocktail before placing it in the glass.

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