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Martinez 2

Martinez 2 combines Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur, Angostura Bitters in a cocktail served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Balanced, balanced, soft, and balanced.

Best for

Best for date night.

Quick fact

The martini is a cocktail made with gin and vermouth and garnished with an olive, a lemon twist, or both. Over the years, the martini has become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic beverages. A common variation, the vodka martini, uses vodka instead of gin for the cocktail's base spirit.

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How to make it

Build it step by step.

2 steps
  1. 1Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and fill with ice.
  2. 2Stir until chilled, and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Method

Stirred

Finish

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Taste map

Strength

Balanced

Sweetness

Balanced

Sourness

Soft

Bitterness

Balanced

Read: Martinez 2 is a medium alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur.

Texture and serve cues

-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style

Best for

Best for date night.

Glassware

Cocktail glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a balanced profile with support from Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur.

Best pairing

Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.

Serving style

Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Martinez 2 sits comfortably in the gin cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

The martini is a cocktail made with gin and vermouth and garnished with an olive, a lemon twist, or both. Over the years, the martini has become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic beverages. A common variation, the vodka martini, uses vodka instead of gin for the cocktail's base spirit.

Reference cards

Base spirit

Gin

Category

Cocktail

Alcohol

Alcoholic

Glass

Cocktail glass

Method

Stirred

Updated

March 11, 2026

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