Martinez Recipe | How to Use Mezcal in Classic Cocktails

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 discussing the history of the Martinez cocktail and its variations.

Mention the use of Volkers bitters and that they are no longer made.

Introduce the use of old Tom gin or mezcal as a substitute for the cocktail.

Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters to the mixing glass.

Add 2 dashes of orange bitters to the mixing glass.

Pour in 1.5 ounces of old Tom gin or mezcal into the mixing glass.

Pretend to chill a coupe glass while preparing the cocktail.

Stir the mixture in the mixing glass thoroughly with ice.

Strain the mixture into the chilled coupe glass.

Discuss the garnish options and choose not to add any garnish.

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