Posts Tagged ‘cocktail history’
The Mysterious Marvelous Mythical Martinez Cocktail
Mysterious because there are more variations on this classic cocktail than I’ve seen for any other cocktail. It’s odd that this cocktail has no ‘definitive’ version, although it is alleged to be the precursor to the Martini.
Marvelous because it is very delicious in an aromatic way.
Mythical because every cocktail historian has another spin on how it came to be.
Martinez? I have yet to find a reference as to why it called a Martinez. Something about a guy in a bar named Martinez….?
The Last Word
It’s a cocktail, not a final pronouncement. John Deragon, mixologist extraordinaire, at PDT introduced me to this cocktail, and it’s ethereal, you can’t quite put your finger on its complex flavors, its like gazing at a young girl who has knowing eyes. Simple enough recipe: equal parts gin, Green Chartreuse, Luxardo Maraschino and fresh lime…
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