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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

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  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

Glassware

Cocktail glass

Method

Stirred

More to know before you make it

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Flavor & pairing

Expect a balanced profile with support from Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur. Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.

Serving & context

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

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Base spirit

Gin

Category

Cocktail

Alcohol

Alcoholic

Glass

Cocktail glass

Method

Stirred

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