Tag: Martinez
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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…
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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…