Martinez Stirred Cocktail with Maraschino and Orange Bitters

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

A refined precursor to the modern martini, combining Old Tom gin with sweet vermouth and maraschino liqueur, stirred to chilled perfection. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together Old Tom gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz Old Tom gin
• 1 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
• 1/4 oz maraschino liqueur
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• as needed ice cubes
• 1 for garnish lemon twist
• 1 for garnish maraschino cherry

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with plenty of ice cubes to chill thoroughly.
2. Step 2: Pour 1 1/2 oz Old Tom gin, 1 1/2 oz sweet vermouth, 1/4 oz maraschino liqueur, and 2 dashes of orange bitters into the mixing glass.
3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
4. Step 4: Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass using a Hawthorne strainer.
5. Step 5: Express a wide lemon twist over the surface to release oils, then rim the glass with it before dropping it in.
6. Step 6: Garnish by skewering a maraschino cherry on a cocktail pick and resting it across the rim.