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Stirred · one serving

Martinez

A carefully balanced stirred classic led by gin, with sweet vermouth and maraschino liqueur.

Short answer

Martinez is a stirred cocktail made with gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and orange bitters. A carefully balanced stirred classic led by gin, with sweet vermouth and maraschino liqueur. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Martinez ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Martinez ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Sweet Vermouth45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Maraschino Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Orange Bitters2 dash

Garnish: Orange twist

Method

How to make Martinez

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled cocktail glass and prepare orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml gin, 45 ml sweet vermouth, 7.5 ml maraschino liqueur, 2 dash orange bitters into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with large, fresh ice cubes.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds, until cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled a chilled cocktail glass.

  6. 06

    Add orange twist neatly and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Martinez taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Martinez questions

What is in a Martinez?

Kokto’s build uses gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and orange bitters.

How long does a Martinez take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Martinez prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Martinez alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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