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Martinez (with Old Tom gin)

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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 2⁄3 fl oz Hayman's Old Tom Gin
2⁄3 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1⁄4 fl oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
1⁄6 fl oz Strucchi Dry Vermouth
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
1 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura
1 drop Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or merest pinch of s

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist and skewered Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.

Method

  1. STIR ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and discard.
  2. Garnish with skewered cherry.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Martinez (with Old Tom gin) contains 159 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 25.97% alc./vol. (51.95° proof)
  • 21.6 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

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Review

Use an authentic-tasting distilled old tom gin that's balanced rather than overly sweet, and you'll have a fabulous cocktail.

Variations/similar cocktails

Martinez
Martinez - London 2008 recipe with genever
Martinez - with London dry gin

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Comments & Discussion

Mel Donahue Premium Member
Agree with last two commenters, this is delightful and the flavor progression is really interesting. I agree with the spicy, almost gingerbready finish :-).
score: 0
Annechien Premium Member
I just poured out the last of my small trial bottle of old tom gin for this cocktail. I’m going to have to buy more. I want more Martinez cocktails in my future. It was lovely.
score: 3
Caspian Berggren Premium Member
Hoo boy, this was certainly a trip. I used Hernös Old Tom, and Casa Mariol for the red vermouth, and what I got was a flavour explosion. The front is juniper forward, carried by the Maraschino, which is then taken over by bitters and vermouth. On the finish you get almost a gingerbread character to it. All this while always being balanced. Definitely a recommendation!
score: 2
John CARR Premium Member
Tried a side by side comparison of the London dry and Old Tom Martinezes. This was easily the winner for me based on depth and complexity. I swapped the dry vermouth and Luxardo measures on this occasion to balance more towards dryness, and was happy with the result.
score: 2
Gui Menegon
Great! Instead of an Old Tom, I used Plymouth... I like it sweet, but maybe less Maraschino, and use BEG gin would also work well...
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Wonderfully rich and full bodied, brimming with old world charm. Just the right amount of spice, zest and dryness to keep it from being cloying. The layering opened up further as it warmed in the glass. Outrageously, I ran short on Luxardo so added a quarter spoon of jar juice, which was fine. Slipped down very easily and could easily have an encore.
score: 1
Peter M Premium Member
Based on the comments, it looks like this recipe has changed over time. I just made it with 50 ml Hayman's Old Tom, 20 ml Dolin Rouge, 7.5 ml Luxardo Maraschino, 5 ml Dolin Dry, 1 dash Angostura Bitters, 1 dash Orange Bitters, 1 drop 4:1 saline solution, orange zest twist discarded. This is really interesting. Spicier and more bitter than I anticipated, but there's a sweetness to balance things out. Fairly intense overall, but the balance and complexity keep you sipping.
score: 2
Oliver James
Not a patch on the Genever/Curacao variant in my opinion, this one is too sweet. If you're really keen on OT gin, dial down or omit the Maraschino altogether.
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Didn’t quite come out for me. I love Hayman’s old Tom, but might be too sweet for this - added an extra splash of dry vermouth. And slightly Luxardo heavy for me… hmm..
score: 1
Nick Marks
Absolutely stunning, no dry vermouth so i used the Noilly Prat Extra dry, still works very well, also added a fresh twist with the cherry again gives it a citrus high note
score: 2

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