The history of the Martinez is linked to the creation of the Martini. The Martinez is considered an early version of the Martini cocktail. It is believed that the Martinez originated in the 19th century, but its exact origins are uncertain. One theory is that the cocktail was first mixed in San Francisco in the 1860s or 1870s. The classic Martinez consists of gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and orange bitters. Various recipes have evolved over time, and the Martinez has firmly established its place in cocktail history as the forerunner of the Martini.
