
Holland Martinez
ClassicA Martinez made with genever instead of gin.
Spirit-ForwardElegantVintage
3 minEasyStrong
Rich sweet vermouth and cherry-almond maraschino over malty genever, brightened with orange. Smooth, aromatic, and spirit-forward.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Genever
- 1.5 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 0.25 oz Maraschino Liqueur
- 2 dashes Orange Bitters
- Orange twist · optional garnish
Method
- 1
Add everything to a mixing glass with ice.
- 2
Stir until well chilled.
- 3
Strain into a chilled coupe.
- 4
Express an orange twist over the top and drop it in.
The Story
The Martinez is a nineteenth-century forerunner of the Martini, and early versions are often made with Old Tom gin. This one uses genever for a maltier, rounder take.
Glass · Coupe glassGarnish · Orange twist