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The Biggar cocktail collection

Martinez

Sweet · aromatic · spirit-forward

The drink the Martini grew out of: Old Tom gin, sweet vermouth, a touch of maraschino and bitters. Rich, rounded and only right with this style of gin.

Time
About 3 minutes
Glass
Coupe glass
Technique
Stir and strain
Make this cocktail
Martinez cocktail served at the Biggar Stillhouse

Start with the essentials

What you’ll need

Servings: 1

Ice & garnish
A lemon twist
Ice cubes for stirring; serve without ice

Equipment
A measure, mixing glass, long spoon and strainer

A few simple steps

How to make it

  1. Stir

    Add everything to a mixing glass full of ice and stir for 30 seconds.

  2. Strain

    Strain into a chilled coupe.

  3. Garnish

    Twist a strip of lemon peel over the drink and drop it in.

The missing link between the Manhattan and the Martini. A dry gin makes it thin; Old Tom makes it sing.

Biggar Old Tom Gin — Lightly Sweetened Scottish Old Tom

Adds one bottle of Biggar Old Tom Gin — Lightly Sweetened Scottish Old Tom to your basket. Other ingredients are not included.

Recipe reference: Biggar Gin — What is Old Tom gin?. Method written for the Biggar collection. Preparation time is an estimate.

Vermouth can contain sulphites. Check the labels on the ingredients you use.