Cherry Martinez

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Serve in a Coupe glass

Ingredients:
1 2⁄3 oz Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin
2⁄3 oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1⁄12 oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
× 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 & Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10
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Review:

Spirit-led and very slightly sweet, this makes for a delicious late-night tipple.

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History:

Created in 2018 by Gareth "G" Franklin, Luxardo Global Brand Ambassador.

Our Martinez cocktail page provides a detailed history of this style of drink.

More cocktails by Gareth “G” Franklin

Nutrition:

One serving of Cherry Martinez contains 169 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 24.8% alc./vol. (24.8° proof)
  • 18.1 grams of pure alcohol

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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
21st February 2024 at 12:57
Absolutely delicious. Definite favourite.
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Nick Bull’s Avatar Nick Bull
4th June 2022 at 17:40
Tried this using Tarquin's black cherry gin. Very tasty, one for the favourite list.
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Stephan Gröhn’s Avatar Stephan Gröhn
17th September 2021 at 23:06
I added some lime juice and dry sloe gin and balanced that with Guignolet and Maraschino. Great nightcap.
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Stephan Gröhn’s Avatar Stephan Gröhn
17th September 2021 at 23:12
And also 3 drops of Ok Bitters
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Daryl Smith’s Avatar Daryl Smith
14th August 2021 at 12:19
I used Plymouth Sloe gin instead of Sour cherry gin and found it to be a little better. Found it to be a little tart with the Sour cherry gin.
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