Sour Cherry Martinez 1887

Name: Sour Cherry Martinez 1887
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin; .25 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur 750ml; 1.5 oz Sweet Vermouth; 2 dash(es) Hella Cocktail Co. Aromatic Bitters

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By Hotaling & Co

Made with a product from a current or former Crafted Pour partner. The creator may have received free product or other incentives from the brand.

Submitted on: August 23, 2023

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Luxardo Sour Cherry Martinez A classic precursor to the Martini, with foggy Bay Area origins. It Seems that legend can’t decide whether this 19Th-Century Cocktail was created first by Bartender Jerry Thomas at The Occidental Hotel In San Francisco, Or by Bartender Richelieue at A Saloon in Martinez, California. But what is known is that Luxardo was absolutely there for the inception of the Martinez, as evidenced by The Thomas’ Guide for the original recipe: A “Pony” Of Gin, A “Glass” Of Vermou...

Ingredients

1.5 oz
Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin

.25 oz
Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur 750ml

1.5 oz
Sweet Vermouth

2 dash(es)
Hella Cocktail Co. Aromatic Bitters

Instructions

Garnish

Luxardo Maraschino Cherries and Orange peel

Build

Stir & Strain

Glass

Estimated strength

About 24% ABV (estimate)

By Hotaling & Co

San Francisco importer of super-premium spirits

A born and bred San Francisco original, Hotaling & Co. is a leading importer of super-premium spirits and cocktail essentials. The name Hotaling & Co. nods to the local legend A.P. Hotaling, who ventured West during the Gold Rush and quickly became one of the most reputable spirits dealers in the country and a notable figure in American drinking culture. Fueled by a passion for beverage expertise, education, and hospitality, Hotaling & Co. carries on this tradition of artisanal excellence by bri...

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• Add Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, sweet vermouth, and two dashes of bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice, then stir until chilled. •Strain into a chilled glass. •Garnish with an orange peel twist and a Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.

Editor's Note

A cherry-forward riff on the classic Martinez. The maraschino liqueur and aromatic bitters provide a deep, herbal backbone that balances the fruit-forward gin.