This incredible classic cocktail originates between 1860’s – 1870’s, and consists of gin, sweet vermouth, marischino liqueur and bitters. The Martinez is the precursor to the Martini and has had a significant influence on cocktail history. Per punchdrink.com, “There are some squabbles amongst historians as to where the drink came from: some say a bar in the city of Martinez, California; others credit Jerry Thomas making it for a traveler headed to Martinez.” However, we do know The Martinez made its first print appearance in the 1884 book, “The Modern Bartender’s Guide” by O.H. Byron, and appeared again in 1887,…
