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Stirred · 1 serving

San Martin

An Argentine Martini relative combining gin, both vermouth styles, anisette, and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

San Martin is a stirred cocktail made with london dry gin, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, anise liqueur, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

San Martin ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
San Martin ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
London dry gin22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Dry Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Sweet Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Anise liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
White Sugar (optional)1 pinch——Optional

Garnish: A neat fine white sugar rim only

Method

How to make San Martin

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one coupe, moisten only the outer rim, and apply a thin even coat of fine white sugar.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, anise liqueur, and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with hard ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until thoroughly chilled and correctly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the prepared coupe without disturbing the sugar rim.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately with the sugar rim as the only garnish.

Tasting profile

What does San Martin 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
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

San Martin questions

What is in a San Martin?

Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, anise liqueur, and aromatic bitters, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a San Martin take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a San Martin prepared?

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

Is a San Martin 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.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B216https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/39637/san-martin · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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