If you were to travel along a cocktail history timeline from the Manhattan to the Martini, you'd make a stop along the way at this, the Martinez Cocktail.
11/2 ouncesOld Tom GIn(can substitute London Dry Gin as needed)
1ouncesweet vermouth
1/4ounceLuxardo Maraschino liqueur
3dashesorange bitters
orange twistfor garnish
ice cubes
Instructions
Make The Martinez Cocktail: Chill a martini glass or coupe by filling it with ice water; set aside until ready to use. Meanwhile, fill a mixing glass with ice then add in the measured gin, vermouth, Maraschino liqueur, and bitters. Stir with a bar spoon until it's diluted and the glass is chilled, about 20 seconds.Dump the ice water out of the cocktail glass, strain the cocktail into the prepared glass, garnish with the orange twist, and serve immediately.