What glass is a Martinez served in?

A nick & nora glass. The tall bowl and slightly closed rim hold aroma and make an honest pour look generous.

Is a Martinez shaken or stirred?

Stirred. It contains only spirits and modifiers, so stirring chills and dilutes it while keeping it clear and silky.

About 21% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.6 US standard drinks (22 g of alcohol) per serve.

Roughly 192 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol.

Yes. London Dry Gin is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.

Old Tom gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino and bitters. The rich, sweet ancestor of the Martini.

Add the Old Tom gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur and orange bitters to a mixing glass.
Fill with ice and stir for 25 to 30 seconds until well chilled.
Strain into a chilled nick & nora glass.
Garnish with an orange twist.

The Martinez appears in print in the 1880s. Whether it was named after the California town or a bartender's guest, it led directly to the Martini.

Created 1880s in United States. Listed as an official cocktail by the International Bartenders Association.

Bartender's tip: Try it with a 2:1 gin-to-vermouth ratio for a drier version.

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What glass is a Martinez served in?: A nick & nora glass. The tall bowl and slightly closed rim hold aroma and make an honest pour look generous.
Is a Martinez shaken or stirred?: Stirred. It contains only spirits and modifiers, so stirring chills and dilutes it while keeping it clear and silky.
How strong is a Martinez?: About 21% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.6 US standard drinks (22 g of alcohol) per serve.
How many calories are in a Martinez?: Roughly 192 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol.
Can I make a Martinez without Old Tom gin?: Yes. London Dry Gin is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.

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