Martinez
A gin-based cocktail made with Old Tom gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and bitters. It has low acidity, is sweet, and is fairly strong at about 21% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Martinez
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Volume138 ml
Strength21% ABV
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)71 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar8.1 g (5.9%)2 sugar cubes
Acidity0.19%
SweetnessSweet
O. H. Byron, “Modern Bartenders Guide” (1884)
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Martinez