Improved Martinez recipe
A more aromatic Martinez with absinthe, orange bitters and Old Tom gin.
Method: Stir ·
Glass: Coupe glass ·
Time: 3 min ·
Difficulty: Intermediate ·
Family: The Martini Family
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Old Tom Gin
- 1.5 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 0.25 oz Maraschino Liqueur
- 1 dash Absinthe
- 2 dashes Orange Bitters
How to make a Improved Martinez
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until thoroughly chilled and diluted.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Express a lemon peel over the surface.
Garnish
Lemon twist.
Pro tip
Keep absinthe to a dash; it should perfume the drink rather than dominate Old Tom gin and vermouth.
History of the Improved Martinez
Improved cocktail templates traditionally use extra aromatic modifiers to sharpen a classic's structure.
Flavour profile
Herbal, Orange, Botanical, Complex
Variations
- Martinez — Return to Old Tom gin, sweet vermouth and maraschino.
- Dry Martinez — Use London Dry gin and reduce the vermouth.
- Smoky Martinez — Use mezcal for an earthy, roasted-agave variation.
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