Gin Maestro Martini

Other Family • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Gin Maestro Martini cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Valdespino Inocente Fino Sherry, Dubonnet Rouge, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth, Grand Marnier in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

1.00 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
1.00 fl oz Valdespino Inocente Fino Sherry or alternative
1.00 fl oz Dubonnet Rouge or alternative
1.00 fl oz Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth or alternative
0.50 fl oz Grand Marnier or alternative

Directions

Add ice to cocktail shaker
Add all ingredients to shaker
Shake vigorously
Fine strain into chilled martini glass
Express orange zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

The Gin Maestro Martini is what happens when the crisp elegance of a classic martini collides with the sophisticated depth of Spanish sherry and French aperitifs.

This copper-hued cocktail delivers a beautiful balance of botanical gin notes complemented by the nutty, saline qualities of fino sherry, while the Lillet Rouge adds subtle red fruit and spice. The vermouth provides necessary structure and the Grand Marnier contributes a refined orange complexity that ties everything together. Though appearing complicated, it's actually straightforward to prepare—just shake, strain, and garnish with that essential orange twist which releases aromatic oils across the surface. It makes an impressive choice for cocktail parties or sophisticated dinner gatherings where you want to demonstrate your mixing prowess without spending all evening behind the bar. The Maestro pairs beautifully with Spanish tapas—particularly manchego cheese, marcona almonds, or jamón ibérico—as its herbal and citrus notes complement these savory flavors while its sherry backbone creates a natural bridge to Spanish cuisine.