Tag: Martinez

  • Martinez – Okay, I guess

    I came to an interesting realization this week due to my experiments with the Martinez.  When I really enjoy a cocktail I find myself making it over and over again, trying recipe variations and noting the differences.  In the case of cocktails that I’m not in love with I tend to shy away from making…

  • The Martinez

    Said to be the forefather of the Martini, the Martinez takes the cocktail in a sweeter direction employing sweet vermouth, gin, maraschino and bitters.  The cocktail originated in the late 1800’s and there are a few versions of the tale of its origination.  The first claims that Jerry Thomas created the cocktail for a man…