How To Make A Rum Martinez

This adaptation of the Martinez cocktail balances the sweetness of a dark rum and vermouth with the smokiness of applewood. 

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Equipment

1. Cocktail set (includes Boston shaker, bar spoon, hawthorne strainer, and muddler)
2. Angled measuring jigger 
   • Version using ml measurements
3. Fancy mixing glass
   • Cheaper option
4. Julep strainer
5. Hibiki glass bottle 
6. Smoking gun

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Rum Martinez

• 1.5oz (45ml) of dark rum
• 1.5oz (45ml) of sweet vermouth
• 1 barspoon of Maraschino liqueur
• 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
• Pinch of applewood

1. Add applewood to smoking gun
2. Ignite smoking gun and fill the empty bottle
   • Alternatively, light some applewood sticks
3. Cap the smoke-filled bottle and set aside
4. Add remaining ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir for 45 seconds
5. Strain cocktail into smoke-filled bottle and swirl for 5 seconds
6. Pour cocktail into a chilled coupe glass and serve

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See the original Rum Martinez video