Drink of the Week: Martinez

According to the thorough write up at Married ... with Dinner, The Martinez is thought by some to be the parent of the martini. Our drink was put together as follows.

Martinez
Stir together in an iced shaker:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• 1/4 oz Maraschino liqueur
• 1 dash Angostura bitters

Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist.