Martinez (London spec. with genever)

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (32 ratings)

Serve in a Coupe glass

Ingredients:
2 oz Oude genever
12 oz Strucchi Dry Vermouth
12 oz Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth
16 oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
  3. STIR ingredients with ice.
  4. STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10

Review:

Bready notes from genever sit brilliantly with the herbal notes of the vermouth. Maraschino notes are subtle but essential to the balance of flavour.

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History:

This formula for the vintage classic emerged and became popular in London in early 2008 with the introduction of Antica Formula.
See Martinez cocktail history

Nutrition:

One serving of Martinez (London spec. with genever) contains 150 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 25.51% alc./vol. (25.51° proof)
  • 24.2 grams of pure alcohol

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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
7th February 2022 at 01:20
Wow. Just bought my first bottle of Genever, and it was outstanding. Great blending and there are multiple different falvours which are wonderful.
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Anonymous

6th November 2021 at 15:49
I was introduced to this cocktail at the Dorchester in London. I really enjoyed it but found it sweet. I have switched out their sweet vermouth out for Campari, & the angustura for orange bitters. It’s better for anyone that prefers their martinis more on a sour note.
Tuber Magnatum’s Avatar Tuber Magnatum
21st May 2022 at 23:15
I can't compare your version to the "published" one as I only tried yours, but I can say I really enjoyed it with the Campari!