“The martini evolves,” says cocktail historian David Wondrich. “It has evolved since it was born.” Sadly, it has become stunted and mutated in recent decades. Perhaps it’s best to go back to the beginning and start the evolution all over again.
Some crazy theories suggest that this was the original martini, but it was more probably a variation. In reality, all martinis are a variation on the Manhattan.
Regardless, the Martinez is a very tasty drink, though certainly for a sweeter tooth.
Be sure to use Old Tom Gin, a sweetened gin that has undergone a recent revival after a century of obscurity.
It is available for purchase online. Adapted from a recipe printed on bottles of Hayman’s Old Tom Gin.
Martinez
1 serving
Ingredients
Ice
1 1/2 ounces Old Tom Gin
1 1/2 ounces sweet vermouth
1 teaspoon maraschino liqueur
2 dashes orange or aromatic bitters
1 twist of lemon or orange peel, for garnish
Directions
Fill a mixing glass halfway full with ice.
Add the gin, vermouth, maraschino
liqueur and bitters. Stir vigorously for at least 30 seconds, then strain into a cocktail (martini) glass. Garnish with the lemon or orange peel twist.
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