“The exact origins of the classic Martinez cocktail—a concoction of gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and bitters—are hard to pin down, but it is considered by some sources to be the precursor to the Martini. Dating back to at least the late 1800s, the original Martinez is a richer, fruitier counterpoint to the more austere Martini and makes a great base to riff upon for a cozy, wintertime drink.”
